Easy Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin: Comfort Food at Its Best

This slow-cooker pork tenderloin is a must-make! An easy-to-prepare slow cooker meal that is a one-pot dish. Tender and juicy pork tenderloin that uses a can of French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, garlic, and other ingredients. The ultimate comfort food recipe.

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I love a meal I can toss in the slow cooker in the morning and let it cook all day while I tackle my day. Come home to your dinner ready to dish up.

Make sure to check out my other great slow cooker recipes if you need some dinner inspiration. Try my chicken and gravy, honey BBQ country ribs, or even this 3 packet pot roast.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This recipe is easy to throw together. It is a dump-and-let-cook type of meal, great for a hands-off cooking night.
• Pantry staple style dinner idea.
• Minimal ingredients are needed to make this pork recipe.
• Budget-friendly, so if you are looking for a meal that isn’t overly expensive. Snag your meat on a sale and enjoy.
• Great for serving up your family or for a dinner party with a few guests.

🛒Ingredients

• Pork Tenderloin – You can use two or buy a larger one. Whichever works best for what you can get your hands on.
• Mushroom Soup – Reach for a can of golden mushroom soup. This will add incredible flavor to this pork recipe.
• Soy Sauce – A little soy sauce helps to deepen the gravy mixture.
• Garlic – Crushed garlic or minced jarred garlic is used to help richen up the dish.
• Black Pepper – A sprinkle of pepper helps elevate the pork’s overall flavor.
• French Onion Soup – Buy a can from the soups aisle in the grocery store. This can has tons of flavors that will make this pork delicious.

Exact Ingredients

• 2 1 lb pork tenderloins or a larger one cut into 2 1 lb pieces
• 10 ¾ oz can golden mushroom soup
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 10 ¾ oz can French onion soup

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🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

Step 1: Prep Slow Cooker

Spray your slow cooker with a cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner. Then, place your tenderloin in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 2: Mix Up the Soup Mixture

Mix the soups, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the tenderloin.

Step 3: Cover and Cook

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and slow cook for 4-5 hours or until the pork is fully cooked and tender. Then slice and serve up.

📝Variations

• You can use a smaller pork roast to replace the tenderloins if you would like. Just make sure to cook thoroughly. The roast will typically take a bit longer to cook.
• Instead of canned French onion soup, you can use the boxed French onion soup mix and 1 cup of broth to make onion soup.
• Feel free to slice up a white or yellow onion and add it to the bottom of the slow cooker for more flavor to the pork.
• Dice up some small potatoes or carrots and add a side dish to the mixture to go with the pork.
• You can add different seasonings and herbs to the recipe if you want additional flavor to the pork.

🥄 Equipment

• Slow Cooker
• Garlic Mincer
• Tongs

🥫 Storage

Store your leftover tenderloin in a sealed container in the fridge. When stored properly, this meat will last for 3-4 days. Then, reheat as you wish.

If you want, you can also freeze the meat and the gravy. Place them in a freezer-friendly container and freeze for 2-3 months. Then, thaw in the fridge overnight for a slow thaw or defrost straight from the freezer.

💭 Tips

• Use a meat thermometer and ensure the internal temperature reads 145 degrees. This will ensure the pork is fully cooked.
• Do not overcook the pork, or it can cause it to become dry.
• You can sear the pork in a skillet with a little oil to add a crust to the pork if you want more flavor. Then, place the seared pork in the slow cooker, pour the mixture, and cook as directed.
• Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to help lock in moisture.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Should I sear the pork tenderloin before placing it in the slow cooker?

Searing the pork is optional. I didn’t, but it will add more flavor. Just add pepper to the pork and add it to a hot skillet with some oil. Then, sear all sides for 2-3 minutes. Then, place in the slow cooker and cook the same way.

How do I thicken the sauce at the end?

To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with one teaspoon of cold water, stir it in, cover, and continue cooking.

Can I add cheese to this recipe?

You can top the pork with Swiss, Gruyere, or any other type of cheese you prefer. Do this the last 30 minutes of cooking to help the cheese melt over the pork.

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• Slow Cooker Poblano Salsa Chicken
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