Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Veggies

Y’all, this Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin made in the crock pot is something truly special. It’s savory, garlicky, and has a nice tang from the lemons. It’s a warm and comforting crock pot meal that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Your family is going to love it!

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It’s officially fall, y’all! Life’s busy again, and I’m feeling it too. After my husband passed last year, I stepped away from everything to heal.

Now, I’m catching up on all fronts—homeschooling my kids, who fell behind a bit, and diving back into full-time blogging (so thankful y’all missed me!). With life in full swing, any little time-saver feels like a blessing.

For me, slow cooking has been a lifesaver; it keeps family dinners easy and frees me up to enjoy more time with my children. I know I’m not alone—there’s nothing like throwing everything in a crockpot and letting it work its magic.

I’ve got an amazing crock pot pork tenderloin recipe for you! It has all the comfort, flavor, and simplicity you need for a satisfying family meal.

Just set, forget, and enjoy!

Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

When Smithfield asked me to create a fall recipe with their Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork, I knew right away that I wanted to make a full meal in the slow cooker.

Smithfield Marinated Pork makes this recipe a breeze since it’s already prepped and ready to go.

With just 10 minutes of prep, you pop it in the slow cooker, and it’s cooking away all day, making it the perfect solution for a busy schedule.

The lemon and garlic pair perfectly with the pork, and they add incredible flavor to the purple potatoes and green beans, too.

It’s so tasty, I’ve made it twice in the past week, and not a bite is left every time. Real flavor, real fast!

Why You’ll Love My Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

• Quick to prep: It only takes 10 minutes to get everything ready, so you can toss it in the crock pot and go on with your day.
• Easy, hands-off cooking: This is a classic slow cooker recipe that does all the work for you. It gives you a tender, juicy pork roast with hardly any effort. Just a quick sear on medium-high heat, then let the slow cooker work its magic!
• Bright, fresh flavors: The lemon juice and fresh garlic cloves give the pork a light, bright flavor that’s perfect any time of the year. It’s tangy and savory, and oh so delicious! The green beans and purple potatoes soak up that herbed goodness, too!
• Full of wholesome veggies: You’ll love how hearty this dish is with the green beans, potatoes, and onion mixed right in. It’s a full meal in one pot, with everything cooking right at the bottom of the slow cooker, making it easy peasy!
• Flavorful, family-friendly: This dish will have the whole family coming back for seconds. We never even have leftovers when I make this lemon garlic pork in the crockpot!

Ingredients for Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

• Smithfield Marinated Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Roast: This pork roast is already marinated with herbs and garlic, which means all the hard work of seasoning is done for you. It makes this crock pot pork tenderloin recipe even more flavorful and easy peasy.
• Lemons: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor that brings everything together.
• Garlic Cloves: Fresh garlic brings out a deep, savory flavor in the slow cooking process.
• Purple Potatoes: These potatoes add a hearty bite to this meal, plus they soak up all the tasty chicken broth and spices. Purple potatoes bring a unique color to the dish too, which is always a bonus!
• Fresh Green Beans: These green beans add a nice crunch and a pop of green to the recipe. They cook up tender but still keep a little bite, adding a nice texture next to the soft potatoes and juicy pork.
• Onion (quartered): The onion gives a sweet, mild flavor to the whole dish as it cooks.
• Chicken Broth: The chicken broth keeps everything tender and full of flavor.
• Garlic Salt & Black Pepper (to taste): A sprinkle of garlic salt and black pepper is all you need to round out the flavors and bring it all together.

How to Make Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

1. Sear the Pork: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the pork roast on each side until it has a nice brown crust. This locks in flavor and makes it even more delicious.

2. Arrange Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place the seared pork into your slow cooker (a 6-quart works perfectly). Scatter the minced garlic cloves, purple potatoes, green beans, and quartered onion around the pork. These veggies will soak up all the flavors as they cook.

3. Add Lemon Juice and Seasoning: Squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over the pork and veggies. Sprinkle garlic salt and black pepper over everything to taste. Then, slice the second lemon and place the slices on top of the pork and veggies for extra lemon juice flavor.

4. Pour in Chicken Broth: Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the veggies by about half an inch.

5. Cook on Low: Set your slow cooker to the low setting and cook for about 6 hours. This slow cooking process makes the pork tender and juicy, perfect for slicing.

6. Serve with Pan Drippings: Once cooked, slice the pork and serve it with the pan drippings ladled over the top.

What to Serve with Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

We love eating some sort of bread with this crock pot meal. Bread is a great vehicle for mopping up all the delicious juices!

Here are our favorites:

• Copycat Longhorn Bread (it’s great slathered with my Texas Roadhouse butter recipe)
• Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
• 3-Ingredient Biscuits

If you need an amazing dessert to make to enjoy afterwards, check out my Shredded Apple Pie (apples and pork go so well together!).

If you love easy crockpot pork recipes, be sure to try my Crockpot Pork Chops with Mushroom Soup.

How to Store Leftovers

To store leftovers from your slow cooker pork tenderloin meal, let everything cool down first. Once cooled, place the pork, potatoes, green beans, and any herb gravy into an airtight container.

Pop the container in the fridge, and your leftovers will stay good for 3-4 days. If you prefer, you can also wrap the pork in plastic wrap before placing it in the container for extra freshness.

When you’re ready to enjoy it again, just warm it up in a sauce pan or microwave. It’ll taste as good as new, perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner.

Variations for Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

• Switch Up the Vegetables: You can easily change the veggies to suit your taste or what you have on hand. Try adding baby carrots for a pop of sweetness, or even some black beans for a different texture.
• Add Fresh Herbs: Tossing in a few sprigs of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage leaves gives a wonderful earthy flavor. They blend nicely with the lemon juice and garlic cloves in the recipe and make the whole dish smell heavenly.
• Experiment with Broth and Seasoning: Switch out the chicken broth for vegetable or beef broth to try something new. You can also sprinkle in a little Italian seasoning or a dash of garlic powder for added flavor.
• Roasting Pan Finish: For a crispier edge, after the slow cooking process, you can transfer the pork to a roasting pan and pop it under the broiler for a few minutes. This gives it a nice crust on the outside, keeping it tender on the inside.

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Pork & Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 Smithfield Marinated Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Roast or other cut
• 2 lemons
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 6 cups halved purple potatoes
• 4 cups fresh green beans
• 1 onion quartered
• chicken broth enough to cover vegetable by 1/2 inch
• garlic salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a skillet on high heat, sear the pork on each side.
• Place the seared pork your slow cooker (I use a 6 quart). Spread the minced garlic cloves, purple potatoes, green beans, and onion around the pork.
• Squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over top of the vegetables and pork. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the other lemon and arrange over top of the vegetables and pork. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the vegetables by 1/2".
• Cook on low for 6 hours. Slice the pork and serve with the pan drippings ladled over top.

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