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Tender Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Apple Cider Glaze

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A tender and glossy pork tenderloin slow cooked with a sticky honey garlic apple cider glaze that develops rich layers of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced or roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup apple cider (120ml)
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (45ml)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml), for browning (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8g), mixed with water to thicken glaze

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper all around.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on each side for 2-3 minutes until deep golden crust forms (optional but recommended).
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, apple cider, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
  4. Place the browned pork (or raw if skipping searing) into the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic apple cider glaze over the pork, coating it well.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and is tender.
  6. Remove pork and cover with foil to rest. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir into slow cooker liquid and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until glaze thickens to syrupy consistency.
  7. Slice pork tenderloin against the grain, pour thickened glaze over the top, and serve.

Notes

Searing the pork before slow cooking adds flavor and texture but is optional. Use fresh minced garlic for bursts of flavor. Check slow cooker heat to avoid overcooking. Thicken glaze with cornstarch slurry after cooking to avoid overly thick sauce. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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