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Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Sauce
Instructions
1
Cut roast in half and place in slow cooker.
2
In a small bowl, combine the cheese, honey, soy sauce, basil, garlic, oil and salt; pour over pork.
3
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.
4
Remove meat and cover to keep warm.
5
Skim fat from the liquid; transfer to a small saucepan.
6
Bring liquid to a boil.
7
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
8
Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into cooking juices.
9
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
10
Drizzle sauce over pork.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sear for Maillard Magic 🔥Pat the pork loin completely dry before searing in hot olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a golden crust that locks in flavor and juices. This crucial step creates depth that slow cooking alone cannot achieve.
- Layer Your Aromatics 🧄Add minced garlic to the crock pot after searing, then reserve additional fresh garlic for the parmesan sauce to create complex flavor layers without overpowering bitterness from slow cooking.
- Cornstarch Slurry Timing ✨Mix cornstarch with cold water only in the final 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the parmesan sauce without creating lumps or breaking down the delicate pork fibers.
- Honey Balances Umami 🍯The honey counteracts the salt and soy sauce's intensity—add it gradually to taste, as slow cooking concentrates flavors; you can always add more but cannot remove sweetness once incorporated.
- Internal Temperature Precision 🌡️Pull the pork at 140°F internal temperature (medium-rare) as it will continue cooking during resting, preventing the dry, overcooked texture that slow cookers often produce at higher temperatures.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
High Protein
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Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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