Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin is tender and juicy and very easy to make! This slow cooker pork tenderloin has a combination of spices added to barbecue sauce and requires very little prep.
It’s one of those easy, no muss, no fuss recipes that everyone loves and it’s great served over homemade mashed potatoes or baked rice (or even brown rice)!
Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin
Pork loin and pork tenderloin are two different cuts of meat and cannot be used interchangeably so be sure you’re using pork tenderloin for this recipe.
Both cuts are lean and and I most often make roast pork tenderloin as it doesn’t take all that long. I love this recipe when I’m going to be out of the house, the perfect meal to come home to.
- Pork Tenderloin is thin and about 1 foot long. Each tenderloin will weigh about 1lb.
- Pork Loin is thicker and looks more like a roast with a fat cap on the top. It will weigh closer to 3-4 lbs. (Pork loin recipe here).
How to Make Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
When I said easy, I meant easy! There are only two steps for this recipe.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
- Pour it over the tenderloin and walk away! To save a dish, you could even whisk the ingredients right in the Crock Pot, then add the pork and roll it in the sauce!
Oh, wait. Don’t forget to turn your Crock Pot on! Seriously, that’s really all there is to it.
NOTE: Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat and can dry out if overcooked. Check the temperature with a meat thermometer and remove from the slow cooker at 145°F. Rest 10 minutes before cutting.
How Long Does Pork Tenderloin Take in the Crock Pot?
Depending on the size, cooked on the “high” setting it should take about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, start to finish. You will want to test the internal temperature to make sure it is at least 145°F. This pork tenderloin is fall-apart tender and juicy from cooking in the juices from the sauce! Yum!
What to Serve with Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
Pork always tastes great with sweet potatoes but on a weeknight, it’s great over a crusty bun with a quick and easy kale salad on the side.
With the spices in this recipe, my all-time favorite is to have it with a side of Mexican corn and delicious potato packets.
What To Do With Leftovers
Now here’s a problem you won’t mind having…if you even have any leftovers!
- In the Fridge: When stored in an airtight container or zippered bag, it can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- In the Freezer: Just like in the fridge, store in an airtight container or freezer bag! It can be frozen for up to three months.
- To Thaw: Defrost in the fridge, and reheat slowly on the stovetop, or in the microwave in 80-second intervals.
Recooked meat gets tough, so be careful not to cook it again during the heating process… but definitely do get it piping hot!
Crock Pot Pork tenderloin
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 cups bbq sauce
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
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Add pork tenderloin to a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Combine bbq sauce, mustard, chili powder, and kosher salt (and any other spices you'd like, see notes).
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Pour bbq sauce mixture over the pork tenderloin and add the lid to the slow cooker.
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Cook on high for 2- 2 ½ hours or low for 4 hours, until the pork tenderloin reaches 145°F.
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Remove from the slow cooker and rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve with sauce.
Notes
- ½ teaspoon oregano (adds an herbal note)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (adds a nutty flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (adds a smoky flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or a pinch of cayenne (adds some heat/spice)
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
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Great recipe. Most important: our 2 roasts were done in about 3.5 hours. We added the recommended additional spices except chipotle and oregano. We used yellow mustard and added a teaspoon of horseradish. We also placed slices of onion on top. The cooked onion became part of the gravy after we pulled the pork in a casserole dish. Thank you for the awesome ideas. Don’t overcook,
I foonow, I reached 165+ on my pork loin…I found meat rather tasteless, but the bbq sauce helped..considering cost of the roast, Iwouldnt do this again. With that said, would probably make great pulled pork sandwiches, but as your main course, I wouldn’t suggest it
Thanks for trying our recipe, Betsy.
This was terrible! My family would not eat it. With the price of meat, I’m so sad I trusted the five star rating on this recipe.
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that, Heather! Thank you for trying our recipe.
I am going to cook this today for company tonight. If I cook it until done this afternoon and then have to leave for 3 hours, do you think it’ll still be okay if I leave it on warm? (I am still a ‘newbie’ cooking in a crock pot…) I just don’t want the tenderloin to dry out or get tough from overcooking
Hi Chris, I have never tried so I can’t say for sure but you will want to make sure there is enough liquid in the crockpot before leaving to ensure it doesn’t dry out. I wouldn’t recommend leaving it on warm any longer than that though.
Not great. We tried this tonight, followed the recipe in every way, and it was disliked by all four of us. We did the low-temp version, and our pork was so dry, rubbery and unappealing. Not much taste, either. We needed something for dinner that is low-prep, so I gave this a show — but we all agreed we would greatly prefer an air fryer version of a spice-rubbed pork tenderloin over this.
So sorry to hear that, Michelle! Thank you for trying our recipe.
As an 80 year old widower who has never had the cooking responsibilities, I am finding myself truly enjoying putting a meal together. This pork tenderloin recipe was so easy to follow! And the end result, served with rice and asparagus, was great. Tender, and spicy, just as I like it.
That makes me so happy, Loren! I am glad you enjoyed it :)
I tried this recipe and loved it! I’m not a very good cook, but this was so easy that I had to try it. Perfect with mashed potatoes and green beans. Thank you:).
Will this recipe work with a frozen pork tenderloin? I have 2 tenderloins weighing 2.5 lbs total. Don’t have time to thaw it!
Hi Sheryl, it is not recommended to cook directly from frozen in the crockpot so I would recommend defrosting your pork tenderloin first.
Best roadt I ever made! It cut like butter. I added the cumin, smoked paprika, etc.. Amazing!
I used teriyaki sauce.. turned out deliciously perfect
I have made several times and it is a favorite recipe.
I removed pork loin instead of pork tenderloin from the freezer.
How long do I cook on low?