🐷 Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With 3 Simple Ingredients — Tender, Juicy, and Easy
This slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe is a simple “dump-and-go” meal: just add the pork and a few ingredients, then let the slow cooker create a flavorful, tender dinner.
🍽️ Recipe Details
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–6 hours
Total Time: About 6 hours
Ingredients
The 3 Main Ingredients
- 1 whole pork tenderloin (about 1½–2 lbs / 700–900 g)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup bottled ranch dressing (or 1 packet ranch seasoning mixed with the broth)
Optional Additions (for extra flavor)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Black pepper
- Baby potatoes
- Carrots
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker
Lightly grease the slow cooker or add a slow cooker liner.
2. Add Ingredients
Place the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
Pour over:
- Chicken broth
- Ranch dressing
- Onion soup mix
Make sure the pork is coated.
3. Cook
Cover and cook:
LOW: 5–6 hours
or
HIGH: 3–4 hours
The pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) followed by a short rest.
4. Rest and Slice
- Remove pork from the slow cooker.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Slice and spoon the flavorful sauce over the top.
Make the Sauce Even Better ⭐
For a thicker gravy:
- Remove the cooking liquid.
- Simmer it in a saucepan.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water.
- Stir into the sauce until thickened.
What to Serve With It
Perfect sides:
🥔 Mashed potatoes
🥦 Roasted vegetables
🍚 Rice
🥗 Salad
🥖 Dinner rolls
Storage
Refrigerator: 3–4 days
Freezer: Up to 3 months
Reheat gently with some of the sauce to keep it moist.
This recipe works because the slow cooker gently breaks down the pork while the ranch and onion flavors create a rich, savory sauce with very little effort. 🐷✨
