Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering combination of sweet and savory with this Slow Cooker Bacon Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin. This dish features a succulent pork tenderloin wrapped in crispy bacon, coated in a sticky brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully during slow cooking. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe allows the flavors to meld over time, ensuring every bite is packed with deliciousness. Serve it as a main course or slice it thin for sandwiches; it’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin (1.5–2 pounds)
- 6–8 slices of bacon
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and apple cider vinegar until well mixed.
- Rub the brown sugar mixture evenly over the pork.
- Lay bacon slices overlapping slightly on a clean surface. Place the seasoned pork on top and wrap tightly.
- Transfer to the slow cooker seam-side down and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg