Healthier Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker

Rating: 4.14 stars
51 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 25
  • 4 star values: 12
  • 3 star values: 11
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 1

This pork tenderloin soaks up the yummy juices as it cooks. And the juices are healthier in this version of the recipe because we replaced the dry onion soup mix with fresh ingredients.

By MakeItHealthy
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with sliced onions. Pour water, wine, and soy sauce over top, turning pork to coat. Spread garlic over the pork, leaving as much on top of roast as possible. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover and cook on Low setting, until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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  • Serve with cooking liquid on the side as au jus.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker.

Partner Tip

Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
179.3 calories; 24.7 g protein; 6.4 g carbohydrates; 65.5 mg cholesterol; 506.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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curry77505
Rating: 5 stars
06/20/2012
Yummo!!! Rather than a tenderloin I couldn't pass up a pork loin (the ones wrapped in a netting of sorts) and it turned out great. Really tender and flavorful. I did baste it with juices/sauce a few times and flipped it a couple times in the last hour. I also probably cooked it longer figuring it was in a slow cooker so... I also took a tip from the original recipe and removed the meat to rest before cutting mixed a little cornstarch and water and added it to the juices to make a gravy. I am not a gravy eater but my hubby loved it. I will definitely make this one again! Read More
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Dynila
Rating: 3 stars
08/02/2012
This was incredibly tender but had almost no flavor. It was nearly as bland as baby food and no one in my house would eat it. I ate leftovers by myself for a week with a variety of sauces to give it some flavor. Read More
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51 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 25
  • 4 star values: 12
  • 3 star values: 11
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 1
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curry77505
Rating: 5 stars
06/19/2012
Yummo!!! Rather than a tenderloin I couldn't pass up a pork loin (the ones wrapped in a netting of sorts) and it turned out great. Really tender and flavorful. I did baste it with juices/sauce a few times and flipped it a couple times in the last hour. I also probably cooked it longer figuring it was in a slow cooker so... I also took a tip from the original recipe and removed the meat to rest before cutting mixed a little cornstarch and water and added it to the juices to make a gravy. I am not a gravy eater but my hubby loved it. I will definitely make this one again! Read More
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Lucky Noodles
Rating: 5 stars
07/18/2012
Yummy and healthier than the other version! I have been making my own dry soup mix for years to reduce the sodium. This is tender and so easy to prepare. Great dish for those days that are too hot to turn on the oven. Read More
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ic2020
Rating: 4 stars
05/29/2012
Very good! Great flavor... even the onions were caramelized and wonderful! Read More
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Richard Shirley
Rating: 5 stars
08/23/2012
Great just sliced garlic thin an inserted in loin gave it plenty of flavor along with plenty of pepper This is a keeper an so simple Thanks Read More
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Dynila
Rating: 3 stars
08/02/2012
This was incredibly tender but had almost no flavor. It was nearly as bland as baby food and no one in my house would eat it. I ate leftovers by myself for a week with a variety of sauces to give it some flavor. Read More
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Becky Carroll Fisher
Rating: 5 stars
08/11/2012
WONDERFUL. Very very tender perfect.The house smelled heavenly and it was so good! A couple days later the few leftovers we had I heated up with my favorite bbq sauce and served on toasted buns....two meals for one. Read More
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lleib
Rating: 5 stars
02/01/2014
I tried it & so did 14 other people. I also used a pork loin (3 lbs.) I used 1/4 Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar (omitting the red wine)1/2 lg. sliced onion 31/2 Tb. Low sodium Soy Sauce. 1/4 cup sugar & the rest of the ingredients. Cooked on high 5 hrs. Left it over night on warm in the crock pot & had it for lunch. Delish!! Read More
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jenika26
Rating: 5 stars
07/22/2012
Delicious my new easy to make dinner recipe. I added a little cayenne pepper to the pork tenderloin. My hubby loves this dish too. Read More
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La_Bella
Rating: 4 stars
05/28/2013
Great recipe to use as a base! I would suggest adding spices to it like thyme and rosemary or cayenne pepper. It is sooo tender and aromatic but a little bland. I will definitely make it again and play around with the flavor! Read More
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