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Slow Cooker Maple Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeds removed and chopped*
  • 2 lbs boneless pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos or Tamari Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot, coat with olive oil and add garlic, onion, and jalapeño peppers. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add tenderloin and sear on all sides, 2-3 minutes time total. Place tenderloin and veggies into the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl mix together maple syrup, coconut aminos (or soy sauce if using), mustard, and vinegar. Pour sauce on top of the tenderloin.
  • Set your slow cooker to low. Cook for 4-6 hours or until fork tender and cooked through. If using two smaller tenderloins it may cook only 4 hours, if you have one large tenderloin it cook take up to 6 hours.
  • Place arrowroot starch in a bowl and mix with 2 tbsp water. Pour inside the slow cooker and let thicken for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Slice or shred the tenderloin and serve immediately with sauce.

Notes

*If you would like more spice to this recipe, feel free to keep the seeds in the jalapeño. The spice is mild, but can be enhanced with seeds.