PORK TENDERLOIN W/ GARLIC & GLAZE

Pork Tenderloin W/ Garlic & Glaze image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 ( 2 1/2 - 3 ) pound pork tenderloin, i used pork tenderloin end
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin, dried
1 - 2 tsp rosemary, dried
1/2 tsp paprika, i use smoked
1/2 - 1 tsp accent flavor enhancer or salt
5 - 6 clove garlic, whole ( mince one for the top of loin)
GLAZE
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 c brown sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp corn starch

Steps:

1. Rinse pork loin and dry. Cut about 4 - 5 slits on top of the loin; about 1 1/2 inches deep. Stuff a clove of garlic in each slit.
2. In a small bowl; mix the seasonings and minced garlic. Rub the pork well with the spice mix. It is now ready to go into the slow cooker.
3. Lay the pork loin inside the slow cooker. Pour a small amount of water, just enough to cover the bottom of the crock. Make sure not to wash the seasoning from the meat in the process.
4. Cook on high setting for an hour. Then turn down to low, cook for 3 -4 hours longer. Or cook on low for 5 - 6 hours. My low setting gets pretty hot. ( Mine took a total of 1 hour on high, and 3 hours on low). So, keep checking when basting for doneness. Baste the loin every half hour or so, with the glaze.
5. When meat is finished, remove it from the slow cooker, and let it rest for 5 minutes or so. Slice and plate, and serve with remaining glaze.
6. Making the glaze: Mix all of the ingredients in a small saucepan; over medium heat, stirring frequently so the sauce does not burn. When sauce comes to a simmer..stir until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
7. Enjoy! Your house will smell wonderful!