If you are looking for a delicious dinner to bring the family around the table, this pork tenderloin recipe should be next up in your menu rotation. We whisk together a simple sauce and combine it with pork and vegetables in the slow cooker. It leaves you with a mouth watering complete dinner at the end of your busy day.
Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin
When buying meat for this recipe, note that pork tenderloin and pork loin are two different cuts of pig. Pork loin is a bigger cut of meat and is often used by the butcher to cut pork steaks. Alternatively, pork tenderloin is a smaller, thinner and more tender cut of pork.
Pork is far more delicious when cooked to 145 degrees and not hotter. At 145 degrees, it will still have a pink hue to it, but that does not mean it isn’t done.
Cooking with Red Wine
I love the deep and earthy flavors of this recipe, and one thing that adds to that is red wine. If your family does not drink, you can buy a four pack of small bottles of red wine to use for this recipe. This will save you from opening an entire bottle only for 3/4 of a cup. If your family does not use alcohol in recipes, I would suggest using beef stock as a replacement for the wine.
Dry Herbs vs. Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs can be expensive. If they aren’t in your budget or you can’t find them, replace them with 1 teaspoon dried rosemary and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. You can whisk them right into the sauce.
Storing Leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four to five days. Store the meat and vegetables separate from the gravy. Reheat leftovers, covered, in the oven. As with all recipes, use your best discretion when it comes to leftovers.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Our family ate this recipe without any other sides and it was plenty. If you have a big family of eaters and need some sides with this recipe, here are a few options:
Baked Potato Wedges: Just three simple ingredients for this great side. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes: These potatoes would go great with this recipe. Creamy Cucumber Salad: If you are looking for something lighter, this salad will balance things out. Three Bean Salad: This recipe can be made the night before. It would be perfect to pull out when your pork is finished.
If you make this crock pot pork tenderloin recipe or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
