Description
Slow-cook your way to tender, juicy pork tenderloin in a creamy sauce packed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs – searing for extra flavor is optional!
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing, optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat the pork tenderloins dry and season all over with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Optional step: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. (This step adds flavor but can be skipped to shorten prep time)
- Note: if you are using a multi-functional cooker with a “Saute” function, you can sear the pork directly in the cooker.
- Place pork tenderloins in the slow cooker. Add garlic, onion, chicken broth, heavy cream, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until the pork reaches 145°F internally and is tender.
- Remove pork and set aside to rest. Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese. Let cook on high for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slice pork tenderloin and spoon creamy Tuscan sauce over the top.
Notes
Store any leftover Tuscan pork tenderloin in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be sure to store the Tuscan sauce separately in another airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American