Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin (Printer-Friendly)
Tender pork loin simmered slowly with onions and savory gravy for a juicy, flavorful dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
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1 medium onion, sliced
→ Meat
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2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1.25 lbs each), patted dry
→ Liquids
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1 cup low-sodium beef broth
→ Seasonings and Others
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1 packet pork gravy mix
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2 tablespoons salted butter, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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Lightly grease a 6- or 8-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange sliced onions evenly in the bottom of the cooker.
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Pat pork tenderloins dry using paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Transfer seared tenderloins on top of the bed of onions in the slow cooker.
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Pour beef broth around the tenderloins without washing off the seasoning. Evenly sprinkle the pork gravy mix over the top.
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Distribute sliced butter on top of each tenderloin. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F and onions are tender.
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Remove pork from slow cooker and slice. Serve immediately with the cooking juices as gravy.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For thicker gravy, whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into cooking liquids. Heat until thickened.
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Allow meat to rest before slicing to retain juices.