Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs pork tenderloin 
• 1½ tsp. salt 
• ¾ tsp. pepper 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 2 tsp. sage 
• 1/4 C. olive oil

Balsamic Glaze

• 1¼ C. dark brown sugar 
• 2 Tbls. cornstarch, 1 tsp. cornstarch 
• ½ C. balsamic vinegar 
• 1 C.  water 
• 4 Tbls soy sauce

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, garlic, and sage to make a paste. 
2. Rub this mixture all over the tenderloin. 
3. In a very large skillet, heat ¼ C. olive oil to medium high heat and place the tenderloin in the skillet. 
4. Brown each side for 2 minutes. 
5. Spray the bottom and sides of the slow cooker with vegetable spray and place tenderloin inside. 
6. Cook tenderloin on high for four hours. 
7. One hour before the tenderloin is done start making the glaze.
8. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water and soy sauce. 
9. Heat over medium heat for about 4 minutes until sauce thickens. 
10. When the tenderloin is cooked, remove from heat and place on a serving platter. 
11. Slice tenderloin in your desired thickness.
12. Spoon the glaze over the top. 

Source: https://www.chef-in-training.com/slow-cooker-balsamic-glazed-pork-tenderloin/