Crock Pot Apricot Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 boneless pork tenderloins about 3-3.5lbs total
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 14 oz jar apricot preserves
• ⅓ cup chicken or vegetable broth
• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
• 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Optional* Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Trim any excess fat off of the pork tenderloins.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the tenderloins with pepper and lightly with salt and add to the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
3. Transfer the seared tenderloins to the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
4. Mix remaining ingredients together in a medium sized bowl and pour over the top of the pork tenderloins.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or high for 2 ½- 3 hours, until the pork is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145F.(Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of tenderloins).
6. Let the tenderloins rest for 10 minutes. Slice and garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice, enjoy!