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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Gravy - Comforting, Hands-Off Dinner

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pork tenderloins: 2 pieces, about 1 to 1.25 pounds each (total 2 to 2.5 pounds)
  • Onion: 1 large, thinly sliced
  • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
  • Low-sodium chicken broth: 1.5 cups
  • Soy sauce (low sodium preferred): 2 tablespoons
  • Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons (for thickening the gravy)
  • Cold water: 2–3 tablespoons (to mix with cornstarch)
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (optional, for searing)
  • Seasonings: 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh parsley: Chopped, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Season the pork: Pat the pork tenderloins dry. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika. Rub the mixture all over the pork.
  2. Optional sear for extra flavor: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step adds depth but isn’t required.
  3. Build the base in the slow cooker: Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker. Place the pork on top.
  4. Mix the cooking liquid: In a measuring cup, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Pour over the pork.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low for 3.5–4.5 hours, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and feels tender. Avoid overcooking to keep it juicy.
  6. Rest the pork: Transfer the tenderloins to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and rest 10 minutes.
  7. Make the gravy: Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir butter into the hot cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cover and cook on High for 10–15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the gravy is glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon. Season to taste with a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.
  8. Slice and serve: Slice pork into 1/2-inch rounds. Spoon gravy over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.