(Crockpot Drop & Go) Slow Cooked Pork Tenderloin & Veggies Cheap & Easy Meal
This is the ultimate set-and-forget slow cooker meal that delivers restaurant-quality results without breaking the bank. Pork tenderloin cooks gently alongside root vegetables in the crockpot, becoming incredibly tender and infused with flavour. All you need to do is place the ingredients in the slow cooker, set it, and come home to a ready-made family dinner. Affordable, nutritious, and absolutely foolproof, this dish is ideal for weeknight cooking when you want a homemade meal without the fuss
Watch: (Crockpot Drop & Go) Slow Cooked Pork Tenderloin & Veggies Cheap & Easy Meal
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Ingredients
- 1 whole pork tenderloin, trimmed
Approximately 700–900g (25–32 oz); browning first is optional but recommended for deeper flavour
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
Roughly 450g (16 oz) total
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Roughly 600g (21 oz) total; waxy potatoes work best
- 1 large onion, peeled and cut into chunks
Roughly 200g (7 oz)
- 240 ml water or vegetable stock
Added to prevent drying; not specified in original recipe
- 1 ½ tsp salt
To taste; adjust as needed
- ½ tsp black pepper
To taste; adjust as needed
Method
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut the carrots, potatoes, and onion into roughly equal-sized chunks. This ensures even cooking in the slow cooker.
~10 minsTip: Uniformly sized pieces cook more evenly
- 2Optional step
Optional but recommended: heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the pork tenderloin on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side). This develops deeper flavour, though it is not essential.
~8 minsTip: Browning is optional for this easy 'drop and go' recipe but enhances the final dish
- 3
Place the vegetables into the base of your slow cooker. Arrange the pork tenderloin on top of the vegetables.
~5 minsTip: Placing meat on top helps it cook evenly
- 4
Pour the water or stock around the pork and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
~2 minsTip: Do not stir; keep ingredients in place
- 5
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours, until the pork is very tender and the vegetables are soft.
~8 hrsTip: For Low setting, 8 hours is ideal. For High setting, check at 4.5 hours to avoid overcooking
- 6
Remove the pork tenderloin and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the cooked vegetables and pan juices spooned over.
~5 minsTip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pork tenderloin is ideal because it is lean and cooks quickly without becoming dry. You could use pork shoulder, though it will need longer cooking (10–12 hours on Low) and is better suited to shredding. Pork loin is also suitable and will cook in about 6–7 hours on Low
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