SLOW-COOKER PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BACON AND MUSHROOM GRAVY

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Slow-Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy image

This delicious slow-cooker tenderloin dinner is accompanied by an irresistible bacon and mushroom gravy, wonderful for serving on top of pork and mashed potatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices applewood smoked bacon, chopped
1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb), trimmed of silver skin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Additional chopped fresh sage leaves and rosemary leaves for garnish, if desired
Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potato mix, prepared as directed on package, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 12 to 14 minutes or until bacon is crispy and browned. With slotted spoon, transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Add mushrooms to skillet with bacon drippings; cook over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
  • Season pork tenderloin with pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in skillet; add pork and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer pork to slow cooker. Add cooked bacon, soup, sage and rosemary to mushroom mixture in bowl; mix well. Pour on top of pork in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until thermometer inserted in center of pork reads at least 145°F. Remove from slow cooker to cutting board; cover and keep warm.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into mushroom gravy in slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thickened. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Slice pork and serve with mushroom gravy. Garnish with additional chopped sage and rosemary. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

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