Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin is a wonderful keto, low carb, gluten free dinner the whole family will enjoy!
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
If you're looking for a lean protein and are tired of chicken, pork tenderloin is a fantastic choice! Seasoned perfectly and seared well before cooking in the slow cooker and you've got an easy weeknight meal or weekend. Using the slow cooker in the winter is always comforting and wonderful, but if you haven't yet tried using it in the warmer months, especially summer, you have got to try this!
When you have wonderful outdoor summer plans like heading to the beach or pool, making this in the morning is ideal. You come home with the amazing, delicious smells in you're kitchen and you're kitchen stays nice and cool because you didn't have to use the oven!! Win win in my opinion!
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
This recipe is an adaption of my Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken. Just like that recipe, this one does not disappoint and provides a nice variety for dinner! Either way, you've got two equally delicious slow cooker recipes. Just add a couple of sides like my Italian Style Coleslaw or Mock Potato Salad or Antipasto Cauliflower "Rice" Salad.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin (Keto, Low Carb)
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated onion
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Mix the first four dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Rub pork tenderloin in dry seasoning mixture.
- In a large saute pan heat oil, ¼ cup balsamic and garlic on medium heat until hot.
- Add pork to saute pan and sear, browning meat on all sides.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Transfer pork to slow cooker.
- Pour remaining balsamic into pan, with water continuing to stir for a few minutes to de-glaze pan.
- Pour juices over the top of the tenderloin in crock pot.
- Cook on high 2.5- hours or until internal meat thermometer says 170 degrees.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes then slice.
- Serve or return slices to slow cooker and keep warm in the juices.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
BOB
This is a fabulous and delicious recipe. My wife is very picky and she finally loves something that I cook for her. I'm the chef in the house. I suggest trying it when you can. I cook it on the low setting for 3 1/2 hours each time and it's always just beyond 170 degrees.
Karen
Step 5 says to reduce heat to low - how long should the pork tenderloin continue to cook in the sauté pan on low heat before transferring to a slow cooker?
BOB
You must sear it first on medium high and then reduce it to low when you pour in the additional balsamic vinegar and water. to scrape and de-glaze the pan. Hope this helps.
Courtney
Hi Brenda, do you think you could do this in the instant pot? Thank you!
Brenda
Yes most likely but not sure how long as I've not tested it out.
Vanessa
I have a question, I love slow cookers but often forget to put the food in because I work all day from home and it slips my mind. How would you adapt this for a Ninja Foodi pressure cooker?
Thanks!
Phyll
Since there is only the two of us: can I cut the recipe in half and still put it in the crockpot?
Brenda
Yes that should be fine.
Liz
We loved this recipe! My family loves extra seasoning in food, so I doubled the recipe, and it was awesome! I also switched out the avocado oil for Dr. Braggs Organic Olive Oil which we also love. Thanks, Brenda!
Ainslie
Thanks Brenda! I have made many of your recipes but don't normally leave comments. This pork was awesome! I had 2 - 1lb pork tenderloins. Followed the recipe exactly and they were amazing! I cooked a little longer by accident so fall apart tender... still awesome! I will definitely make this again! I would also mention to try the balsamic chicken thighs if subscribers haven't already... Superb!
Ainslie
Brenda
Thank you so much!
Janet
I have had some great balsamic vinegar salad dressings and am anxious to try your balsamic vinegar recipes but I know NOTHING about balsamic vinegar. Would you be willing to tell me what brand you use? I'd be ever grateful!!!
Paula Emmons
Could this be done on a grill, Brenda?
Brenda
I think that's a great idea!
Stacie
My family loved this recipe! Thanks!
Brenda
Thank you!
Kerry
Do you recommend marinating the pork in the spices first?
Johnny
Changing up the chicken was never better! Fantastic recipie
Michelle H
Why does it say cooking time 4 hours in the sidebar when in the recipe it’s 3 hours in the crock pot, and only a little bit of time to saute to brown it? I’m going to make this tonight, and want to make sure the 3 hours is correct.
Brenda
MY error, all set now.
Terri
Would it change the cooking time if only doing a 1 lb tenderloin?
veda thomas
Can you cook it longer then 3 hours.
Brenda
I think any longer would dry it out.
Brooke
I avidly oppose anything with balsamic vinegar 😉 but I made this and it's so delicious! Thank you!
Gina V
The crock pot balsamic pork was OFF THE CHARTS delicious!! I am a picky eater and I LOVED this recipe! This is my first week using a crock pot and I went on a hunt for recipes and came across your site!! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely be trying some other crock pot recipes from you!
Evelyn Qualls
I made this last night and invited our grandson and wife over for supper, never having made this before. They LOVED it and so did we. They went back for seconds. We served with rice and green beans and green pea salad. I am not a fan of balsamic vinegar, but it was just enough flavor, not to be overwhelming. Thank you and I shall be following you.
Brenda
Thank you for sharing, so happy everyone loved it!
Marilyn M
I made this for dinner tonight and it was DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for sharing it. I am following your site and Facebook page with great interest. You have inspired me to take the plunge to go sugar free. thank you again!
Debbie R.
Wondering if this can also be cooked on low for 6 hours?? Has anyone tried it cooked slower??
Colleen
I just made this for dinner. It was delicious! Thanks so much 🙂
Brenda
Thanks for letting me know, glad you liked it!
Margo
I'm trying this tonight - already in the crock pot, and I'm so excited! Smells delish!
Samantha
This looks delicious and easy! I love trying new crockpot recipes!
Brenda
Let me know how you like it!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
I made crockpot balsamic chicken a while back and it was delicious. I've got to try this with pork now! Yum!
Brenda
Thanks Michelle.