Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze

This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is an easy, family-friendly dinner that tastes great and is moist and tender.

This is the recipe for you if you don’t have much time but still want something tasty and home-cooked. Your Crockpot will do the rest after you get it ready in just 10 minutes, making it as effortless as our tender Crock Pot beef tips and gravy recipe. The pork tenderloin is covered in a tasty garlic herb rub, cooked slowly until it’s just right, and then topped with a sweet and sour honey balsamic glaze that will make your mouth water.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy to prepare: only 10 minutes of work.
Big Flavor: A simple dry rub and glaze give the food a strong, sweet, and savory taste.
Tenderness That Never Fails: Cooking pork low and slow makes sure it stays juicy.
You can easily change the ingredients to fit your taste or what you have on hand.

Time & Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours on LOW (or 2 hours on HIGH)
Total Time: About 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4–6 people

Ingredients

Two pork tenderloins, each weighing about a pound. Don’t confuse them with pork loin.
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of dried parsley
½ teaspoon of onion powder
½ teaspoon of paprika
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of black pepper
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
¼ cup honey (or brown sugar or maple syrup)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cornstarch

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

Make the Dry Rub
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub it evenly all over the pork tenderloins.
Mix the Glaze
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together chicken broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, and cornstarch until smooth. This rich glaze is similar to the one we use for our baked salmon with garlic lemon parsley glaze.
Place the meat in the Crockpot. Pour the mixed glaze over the pork.
Cook on LOW for 4 hours (or 2 hours on HIGH) until tender.
Rest, Slice & Serve
Let the pork rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice and drizzle with extra glaze from the slow cooker, or for a faster main dish option, try these quick garlic butter steak bites. Top with fresh parsley if desired.

Quick-Cooking Vegetables to Add

Green beans
Broccoli
Bell peppers

Tip: Add them during the last hour of cooking so they stay tender-crisp.
Avoid root vegetables like potatoes or carrots unless you parcook them first.

Storage & Substitutions

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Cool completely, then freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Microwave in short bursts (30 seconds) to avoid drying it out.

Substitutions:

Instead of pork tenderloin, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. For another easy weeknight meal, consider our homemade hamburger helper recipe.
No honey? Use brown sugar or maple syrup instead.
Balsamic Swap: Use apple cider vinegar for a milder tang.
Dry Rub Hack: Use your favorite all-purpose seasoning mix.

Serving Suggestions

Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Steamed White Rice or Buttered Noodles
Roasted Veggies
Garden Salad or Coleslaw

This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Glaze is a go-to weeknight dinner that’s both delicious and dependable. With minimal ingredients and easy prep, it’s perfect for busy families or meal prep fans who want bold flavor without a lot of effort.

Try it once and it’ll become a regular in your slow cooker rotation! If you’re looking for another comforting dish, our healthy superfood shepherd’s pie is also a great choice.