Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Rating: 4.5 stars (I give it a 5 but hubby thinks 4, so we are settling right in the middle!)

Cost: $

Comments: I found this great recipe online. I was a little apprehensive about the glaze part, just because I like to throw things in the crock and forget about it until right before dinner. Making the glaze was actually super easy and it wasn't a hassle at all!

Ingredients:
(1-2 lb.) Pork Tenderloin
1 teaspoon ground sage (I left this out because I didn't have any at the time)
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed (I left this out because I didn't have any at the time)
1/2 cup water

Glaze
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (this is where the hubs took away a star, see additional comments below)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions:
Combine sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub mix over tenderloin and place in the crockpot. Pour 1/2 cup of water over tenderloin. Cook on low for 5-7 hours or until pork is nice and tender. One hour before the pork is done, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small sauce pan. Heat and stir the glaze until the mixture thickens (usually when it starts to bubble). Brush the tenderloin with the glaze 2-3 times throughout the last hour of cooking. Serve the remaining glaze on the side.

Additional Comments: In regards to the balsamic vinegar, the hubs is not a fan, and felt as though it was a little too strong. I on the other hand loved it. I will probably half the amount of vinegar next time though.

Red Wine Pork Tenderloin

Rating: 5 stars

Approximate Cost: $15 or less

Comments: This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, and its to die for! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would! Just a few simple ingredients tossed into the pot and poof a great family meal!

Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin
1 envelope Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix
1.5 cups water
1 cup red wine
3 tbs minced garlic (I think this is a bit much, so I use 1.5 tbs)
3 tbs soy sauce

Directions: Place pork tenderloin in crock-pot. Sprinkle soup mix on top of pork. In a separate bowl mix water, wine, garlic, and soy sauce. Pour mixture over pork. Turn to coat. Cook on low for 4.5-6.5 hours.

Super Easy Pulled Pork

Rating: 5 stars

Approximate Cost: less than $10 (depending on the size of the tenderloin)

Comments: Got this super easy, two ingredient recipe from my mom. It's so simple and so delicious... it literally takes less than 2 min prep time and it's a huge hit with everyone who tries it. Great on it's own or serve on some whole wheat rolls. It definitely makes a lot so be prepared to be eating this for a couple days... it makes for super yummy leftovers.

Ingredients:
Pork tenderloin (the unseasoned kind)
Honey BBQ sauce (i've also tried this with a brown sugar bbq sauce and it was equally good!)

Directions:
Put the pork tenderloin in the crock pot. Pour the bbq sauce over the tenderloin until it's completely covered. Cook on low for 6-8 hrs. Pork will naturally start to pull apart on its own, but if you want to help it along take 2 forks and gently pull it apart at about 5.5 to 6 hrs. in.