Tender Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin
A tender and juicy pork tenderloin slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce, perfect for cozy fall dinners with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours (slow cooker low) or 2 to 3 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker low) or 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and excess fat
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60 ml)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Remove any silver skin or excess fat from the pork tenderloin. Pat dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper all over.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork and sear for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker. Scatter fresh thyme or rosemary on top if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and is tender.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve sliced pork with spoonfuls of the cooking juices over the top.
Notes
Searing the pork before slow cooking is optional but recommended for better flavor and texture. Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest the pork before slicing to retain juices. If sauce is too thin, simmer on stovetop or thicken with cornstarch slurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounc
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 30
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