Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
This slow cooker honey garlic pork tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal that's perfect for busy households.Tender pork is slow-cooked in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Place the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the pork, ensuring it's well coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- Once done, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Slice the pork tenderloin and serve with the thickened sauce drizzled over top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.