This might wind up being your favorite pork dish in the crockpot ever. It was sweet, but not too sweet, tender and juicy. It's really very easy to make as well. Serve it with your favorite sides and use leftovers in sandwiches, wraps, tacos or taco salads
1 t. ground sage
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2- 1 c. water
2 lb. pork tenderloin or pork loin
Glaze:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1/2 c. water
2 T. soy sauce or Tamari sauce
Place a crockpot liner in the base of the crock for easy clean up.
Mix sage, salt, pepper and garlic together; rub over the meat.
Place the water in crockpot and then the pork; cook on Low 5-6 hours. Check often if possible, for doneness and whether more water is needed.
1 hour before the meat is done, mix together the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat and stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.
Brush meat with glaze 2 - 3 times during the last hour of cooking. If a more caramelized crust is desired, remove meat from the crockpot; place on an aluminum foil lined sheet pan; brush on glaze; set under broiler for 2-5 minutes, until bubbly and caramelized. Repeat 2 - 3 more times until desired crust is achieved.
Serve with remaining glaze on the side to use as desired.
6 servings.