Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Potatoesmake the perfect simple dinner with moist and flavorful pork and crispy potatoes.

You all know I adore and live for a solid slow cooker recipe, and this one is here to woo and wow you.It’s a simple meal, but don’t let that discourage you from firing up the slow cooker and giving it a try. What it offers in flavor and heartiness makes it seem like a much more complicated recipe than it actually is!

But because it’s SO simple and so satisfying, I’m certain it’ll become one of those meals you make again and again.The cook time is about 4 hours, so it’s perfect to throw into the crockpot right before the kids come clamoring in the door after school or for Sunday meals — I let it cook away and work its magic while we go to church, OR I put it on after church and take a nap! Throw together a simple salad or favoritevegetable side dishand done! What a dream life, right? I can’t wait to hear what you think of this meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

One Pot Simplicity:you cook the potatoes in a foil pouch instead of all together – they don’t get soggy because they aren’t sitting in juices. You can use whatever potatoes you like and you can even use sweet potatoes or winter squash; they all work well.
Perfect Pork:One of the best things about cooking pork in the slow cooker is that it doesn’t dry it out like other cooking methods can.
Hands-Off Cooking:You can serve a hearty, delicious meal without much prep time.

Ingredients

Smithfield Prime Pork Tenderloin
Kosher Salt & Pepper
Spices
Minced Garlic
Olive Oil
Onion
Soy Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
Potatoes
Butter
Parsley

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes make the perfect simple dinner with moist and flavorful pork and potatoes that aren't over cooked or soggy.

Popular Substitutions and Variations

You can easily substitute 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts for the pork.
If you don’t care for rosemary, you can substitute another herb like thyme, sage, oregano, or tarragon that will still go with the rest of the ingredients.

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes

Step #1.Place one pork loin on a large plate. (Save the other for another recipe.) Mix the spices, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub the pork with olive oil and then coat with spices.

Step #3.Make a foil pocket next to the pork. Fill the foil with the cubed potatoes and the butter.

Step #2.Place the onion slices on one side of the bottom of the slow cooker then top with the pork loin. Drizzle pork with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Step #4.Cover and cook for 4 hours or until cooked through. Remove the pork to a serving platter and the potatoes to a bowl. Mix the butter, salt, and parsley and add to the potatoes. Serve.

How do I make sure the pork and potatoes are done at the same time?

The key to having the pork and potatoes finish cooking at the same time is the size of the potatoes. 1 to 1/2 inch cubes are ideal for perfectly cooked potatoes. You can sub the potatoes for sweet potatoes or winter squash, too! (I tried butternut squash mixed with a few chopped apples the other day and it was excellent with the flavorful pork!)

What other herbs go well with the potatoes?

Mix up the fresh herbs you add to the potatoes based on what’s growing in your garden and what you like. Fresh dill and chives are also delicious.

Can I make gravy from the juice in the slow cooker?

Yes! Just add 3 tablespoons cold water and 1 tablespoon corn starch to a small bowl and whisk together to make a slurry. Bring the juice to a simmer in a small saucepan and add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened, making a simple gravy for the pork and potatoes. You can also strain it and serve it “au jus” style.

What is the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin?

Pork tenderloin and loin are two different parts of the animal. Tenderloin is thinner and smaller, and yields a leaner cut of meat, while loin is wide enough to cut steak-like piece of it. You cook them a lot differently, too, since they’re much different sizes and thickness. Make sure you snag a tenderloin for this recipe!

Expert Tips

An instant-read thermometer will change your meat cooking game.I highly recommend getting one. Lots of slow cookers also come with a cooking probe that will alert you when a predetermined temperature is reached. Either will work well for this recipe.For juicy, perfectly cooked pork, 145°F is the magic number.After meat gets to that temperature, and after a 3-minute rest, your fresh pork is ready and you have a juicy, tender, delicious meal.
When slicing your pork (or any cut of meat), make sure you are cutting across the grain.That will help the meat be more tender when you chew! It is easy to do with a pork tenderloin – for some other cuts of meat, you’ll have to look more closely.