Crockpot Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin: Easy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Dinner
By Ava Mitchell
This crockpot brown sugar pork tenderloin is a perfect weeknight meal that requires minimal effort and delivers unbeatable flavor. The combination of brown sugar and soy sauce creates a savory-sweet glaze that keeps the pork juicy and fork-tender. With just three main ingredients, this dish is ideal for busy nights or last-minute gatherings. Enjoy it served with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a comforting, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- •2 pounds pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds each)
- •0.5 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- •0.5 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- •5 garlic (minced)
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- •1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- •0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
Instructions
- 1
Trim any silver skin from the pork tenderloins and pat them dry.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper.
- 3
Whisk the mixture until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
- 4
Place the pork tenderloins in the slow cooker and pour the glaze evenly over the top.
- 5
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or high heat for 3 to 4 hours.
- 6
Check the internal temperature, aiming for 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
