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Two whole pieces of tenderloin covered in cherry-balsamic sauce.
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Yield: 8 Servings

Crockpot Pork Tenderloin

This tender crockpot tenderloin recipe with tart balsamic vinegar and sweet cranberries is an effortless, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup dried cherries, or dried cranberries

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Instructions 

  • Use a paper towel to pat the tenderloin dry. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and place the tenderloin in the crockpot.
  • Add the broth, balsamic vinegar and cranberries to the crockpot. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours, or high 4 to 6 hours, until pork is fork tender. Slice and serve as desired, with the cooking juices and dried cherries on top.

Instant Pot

  • Use a paper towel to pat the tenderloin dry. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Add the seasoned pork to the instant pot set to sear and sear it on all sides. Deglaze the bottom of the pot with a little of the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any pieces of pork to prevent the burn notice.
  • Add the pork to the bottom of the instant pot. Top with the remaining broth, balsamic vinegar and cranberries. Place the lid on top and seal it. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Once it's done cooking, allow the pressure to naturally for 10 minutes. Then open the vent to quickly release any remaining pressure. Slice and serve as desired, with the cooking juices and dried cherries on top.

Notes

Store: Leftovers need to be fully cooled before stored. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave a serving in 30-second increments until warm. 
Freeze: Add cooled leftovers to a freezer safe storage bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Squeeze out as much air as possible. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat as usual. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.05g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 263mg, Potassium: 469mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 552IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 2mg