This honey garlic pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe is a sweet and savory crock pot meal you’ll love. With an easy prep and outstanding result, this pork loin is perfect for any busy weeknight but impressive enough to serve at your next dinner party.
It’s no secret the slow cooker and I are besties.
This little kitchen appliance makes fantastic everything with me barely needing to lift a finger.
And a honey garlic pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe?
Yes please!
Tender, fall apart pork in a flavor packed mix of spices, sweet honey, sharp pecorino romano cheese.
You can’t go wrong!
Especially with an out of this world gravy to go with it.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Pork loin– Look for one that’s around 4 pounds.
- Cheese– Shredded pecorino romano cheese. Can’t find it? Use Parmesan instead.
- Honey
- Seasonings– Soy sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, and salt
- Garlic– Minced
- Gravy ingredients– Chicken broth and cornstarch
How to Make
To make this slow cooker pork tenderloin, just put the roast in the bowl of the crockpot.
Set it aside while you make the sauce by whisking together the cheese, honey, soy sauce, spices, garlic, oil, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
Then, pour all that deliciousness evenly out over the pork.
Put the cover on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours on LOW, or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
When you are ready to serve it, carefully transfer the cooked pork roast to a cutting board.
Do not discard the drippings!
Let it rest and then slice the pork.
Serve with gravy and enjoy!
How to Make Pork Gravy
Once you are just about ready to eat, make the gravy.
To make gravy, leave a mesh strainer when you transfer the meat from the crockpot.
Remove the meat and let the juices drain completely.
Lift the strainer and the meat out removing any meat chunks or debris.
And now you have the drippings!
Once you have the drippings, mix the cornstarch and broth together in a small bowl until the mixture forms a smooth slurry.
Heat the drippings in a sauce pan over medium heat .
Whisk in the slurry and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until it coats the back of a spoon.
Serving Suggestions for Roast Pork
Roast pork tenderloin pairs well with
You could also serve leftovers warm piled high on a fluffy bun for a delicious roast pork sandwich.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to save the drippings from the roast if you want to make gravy.
- For juicy meat, be sure to let it rest for a few minutes prior to slicing.
- You can use a bigger roast if desired, but you may need to cook it for longer. Pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145.
Other Slow Cooker Roasts
This honey garlic pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe is a favorite every time!
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other slow cooker roast recipes?
Try these:
- Slow Cooker Dill Pickle Pot Roast
- Chile Verde Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)
- Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
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Crockpot Honey Parmesan Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 4 lb pork loin
- 2/3 cup shredded pecorino roman cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the roast in the bowl of the crockpot. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl add the cheese, honey, soy sauce, spices, garlic, oil, and salt. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- Pour the sauce evenly out over the pork.
- Cover & cook on low for 6-7 hours on LOW, or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- Carefully transfer the cooked pork roast to a cutting board.
- Slice the pork and serve!
Notes
- Make sure to save the drippings from the roast if you want to make gravy.
- For juicy meat, be sure to let it rest for a few minutes prior to slicing.
- You can use a bigger roast if desired, but you may need to cook it for longer. Pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145.
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