Diabetic Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
One of the easiest ways to make Diabetic Friendly Pork Tenderloins is in your Slow Cooker. Ready in approximately 3 hours.
This Pork Tenderloin recipe is not only Diabetic but super easy to make in your slow cooker.
I love recipes like this because they are quick and easy to make. A little prep work then a few hours in the slow cooker. See how easy it is? A great recipe for beginners.
Pork Loin vs Tenderloin
A pork loin and pork tenderloin are not the same. A pork tenderloin is a long, narrow and boneless cut of meat with very little fat while a pork loin is wider and flatter, usually has a fat cap and comes either boneless or bone-in.
I’ve included a special seasoning on the recipe card for the tenderloins but you don’t have to use it if you don’t want. As a substitute, I recommend you at least use some salt and ground black pepper.
Reader Feedback
“This tenderloin recipe was so flavorful and tender!!! Making it again this week because everyone in our house loved it!“
– Colette
If you don’t have any beef broth on hand, you can either make your own with some Better than Bouillon or use some Vegetable Broth.
Disclaimer for Diabetic Recipes
Managing your Diabetes from day to day varies from person to person based on several factors: type of diabetes, age, weight, etc.
As a general rule, your best choice will be foods lower in carbs, saturated fat, trans fat, added sugar and sodium. We recommend consulting with a Registered Dietitian about your specific situation.
Tips
- Make sure you let the pork tenderloins rest after removing them from the slow cooker as this allows the meat to reabsorb its juices. You should be able to slice and serve 10-15 minutes after roasting.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Diabetic Pork Tenderloin recipe in your Slow Cooker (see recipe card for quantities): Celery, Yellow Onion, Unsalted Butter, Pork Tenderloin, Canola Oil, Beef Broth, Salt, Ground Black Pepper and All Purpose Flour.
How to Make Diabetic Pork Tenderloin
- Place the celery, onion and butter in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine all the special seasoning ingredients. Whisk or stir to combine. Set aside.
- Place the pork tenderloins on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off any silver skin if needed.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over all the pork and gently rub into the meat.
- In a skillet over medium-high, heat the oil and brown the tenderloins, about 2 minutes per side. Lay the browned tenderloins over the vegetables.
- Pour the beef broth over the tenderloins.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork is at least 145°F.
- Remove the tenderloins from the slow cooker and let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Diabetic Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Bowl for Mixing
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Celery, sliced
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 lb Pork Tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp Canola Oil
- ½ Cup Beef Broth
Special Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Ground Thyme
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Celery Seed
- 1 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Place the celery, onion and butter in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine all the special seasoning ingredients. Whisk or stir to combine. Set aside.
- Place the pork tenderloins on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels. Trim off any silver skin if needed.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over all the pork and gently rub into the meat.
- In a skillet over medium-high, heat the oil and brown the tenderloins, about 2 minutes per side. Lay the browned tenderloins over the vegetables.
- Pour the beef broth over the tenderloins.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork is at least 145°F.
- Remove the tenderloins from the slow cooker and let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
This tenderloin recipe was so flavorful and tender!!! Making it again this week because everyone in our house loved it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Made this recipe and it was fantastic.
Where does the butter come into play??
Thanks for asking. I modified the instructions for clarity.
This pork tenderloin is so tender and the spices are exactly as they should be. Not too spicy but very tasty. A keeper in my home.