Slightly sweet and spicy Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin cooks all day for a melt-in-your-mouth protein. Paired with your favorite veggies, this pork makes an easy and delicious meal. Makes 4-6 servings.
Looking for an easy side dish to pair with this pork? Be sure to check out my Roasted Lemon Brussels Sprouts, Pine Nut Green Beans and this Parmesan Broccoli.

Slow cooker meals have become a staple in our house recently.
While I’ve owned a slow cooker for years and years, it’s been getting a work out because it makes my life so much easier.
All I’ve got to do is remember to have meat thawed in the morning and to throw everything together before letting is cook low and slow all day.
Then come the evening, I put together a side dish of some sort—whether it’s steaming fresh veggies, boiling something frozen or even opening a can—and serving it on one plate for the whole fam.
And when you’ve got a protein like this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin, you don’t need much extra to have a delicious and super simple meal on your hands.
Other easy dinner recipes that we adore these days: Classic Ground Beef Tacos | Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup | Spicy Sausage Turkey Tomato Sauce | Mustard Chicken | Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Looking for more dinnertime inspiration? Check out my Entree Recipe Index.

What you’ll need to make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
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- A Slow cooker or an Instant Pot fitted with a slow cooker lid.
- A whisk or a wooden spoon
- Tongs
How to make a Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey and Sriracha sauce. Using a whisk or a wooden spoon, stir those ingredients together until smooth.
Place the pork tenderloin on top of the mixture.
Chop the onion and garlic, and throw those into the slow cooker, too.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 7(ish) hours. (If you’re cooking on the high setting, it’ll require 3-4 hours instead. Also, if you’re using the Instant Pot, make sure that it’s at the highest setting for slow cooking, as the temperatures do not translate between a traditional slow cooker and the Instant Pot.)
When fall-apart tender, remove the pork from the slow cooker.
Serve warm with the additional juices from the pan, and enjoy with your favorite sides.

Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips and Tricks
Slow cooker meals are fantastic for weeknight entertaining because they take the heavy lifting off you completely.
Much like an easy dinner, this slow cooker pork tenderloin is perfect to share with friends.
Here are some of my suggestions for making this goodness to share:
- Double or triple the recipe.
- If you’re rushed for time in the morning, whisk together the sauce ingredients and store them in the fridge the night before. Throw those with the pork tenderloin, onion and garlic into the slow cooker in the morning.
- Prepare a make-ahead side dish, like Mashed Potato Casserole or Spinach Madeline, so that the only thing you have to do before friends arrive is pop that into the oven to heat.

Frequently Asked Questions
Oh no! I forgot to defrost my meat. Can I still make this slow cooker pork with frozen meat?
Yes, you can, but expect to cook it for 1-2 hours longer for the meat to be as tender as possible.
Can you use a different cut of meat?
Yes! We’ve made this recipe with a pork loin, too, instead of the tenderloin, and it works beautifully.
You could also use a pork shoulder or butt, though that will require a longer cook time.
Can I cook it on high for a shorter amount of time?
Yes. If you cook this pork tenderloin on the high in your slow cooker, expect to cook it 3-4 hours instead of the 7(ish) as stated for the low setting.
Can I cook this in the slow cooker setting on my Instant Pot?
Yes, you can. However, keep in mind that the Instant Pot slow cooker setting is different than that of classic slow cookers.
Make sure that you have your Instant Pot on the highest slow cooker setting because the temperatures differ. Also make sure you’re using a slow cooker lid on the Instant Pot instead of the traditional lid, as the meat will be more tender.
How long will this meat last in the fridge?
Ours has kept for 4-5 days before when stored in glass food storage containers. Normally, it doesn’t last that long.

What can I pair with this slow cooker pork tenderloin for an awesome meal?
- Cheesy Cauliflower
- Herbed Couscous
- Roasted Green Beans
- Wheat Berry Salad
- Wild Rice Salad with Dried Fruit and Toasted Almonds
Here’s how I made it and how you can make it at home, too:

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Slightly sweet and spicy pork tenderloin, cooked on low in the slow cooker all day for a fall apart, melt-in-your-mouth entree.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb. pork tenderloin
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Instructions
- In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey and Sriracha sauce. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the pork tenderloin in the mixture, then top with the onion and garlic.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 7.5 hours.
- Remove the tenderloin from the slow cooker, and serve warm, topping with additional juices.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 282Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 441mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 38g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.
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Anne says
I need to remember to use my slow cooker more often… and this looks like just the thing to do it with! Yum. We’re way into roasted brussels sprouts lately too, so this all looks extra appealing!
Sarah says
This looks awesome! I make a similar recipe for my husband, but it doesn’t have Sriracha, which is my husband’s favorite. I’ll have to add this one into the rotation!
aimee fauci says
I not only love slow cooker recipes, but I love pork tenderloins! Oh this looks amazing.
Ashley @ Orange Blossoms and Sunshine says
I love to do pork tenderloins in the crockpot too! I can’t wait to try this recipe out- it looks so amazing! Your photos are gorgeous too!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
This looks delicious. Slow cookers are always a pretty great go-to (especially while being pregnant). I can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
Alli says
I’m addicted to my crockpot! I can tell by your photos that this is one tender baby. And the list of ingredients are right up my alley. This one’s a keeper!
Kallee says
This recipe looks amazing! I love cooking in my slow cooker and this recipe looks incredible.
Trish @ Well Worn Fork says
Not much I love more than slow cooker pork!
Erica @ The Crumby Cupcake says
Holy hell, Erin. I bet if I made a tenderloin like this, hubby would actually learn to love that cut! (He’s not a huge fan of lean pork for some odd reason) This looks so totally mouthwatering, I’m half tempted to tell him to bring one home tonight so I can cook it for tomorrow. It’s pretty sad…I’m not pregnant at all, but I still find it hard to stand on my feet and cook after work as it is! What’s going to happen when I DO get knocked up?! Ugh. Be ready for lots of questions, my friend. 🙂
Tiffany says
Yumm!! We would love this!
Janelle says
omg!!! These totally looks good and the read is outstanding. My husband is a chef and I am definitely going to forward him this information. He loves pork. I don’t eat pork though.
Janelle
Cat @ therusticwillow says
I’m always looking for new slow cooker recipes, this one looks amazing!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
Erin, the slow cooker is my kitchen hero! I love coming home to dinner all cooked and ready to roll. This pork sounds AMAZING!!
myriam / rhubarb! rhubarb! rhubarb! says
this looks so simple and delicious! i love pork tenderloin, and yours is so beautifully photographed, it makes me hungry! glad you’re making life easier for yourself during pregnancy.
Jen says
This recipe turned out great! It was super easy since I had almost all of the ingredients in my pantry already. It was a perfect Sunday dinner on a snowy day.
Erin says
SO happy to hear that this turned out wonderfully for you, Jen! I’m happy to hear it was perfect for a snowy day!