Description

A stress-free, slow-cooked pork tenderloin recipe that combines ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers for a tangy, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pork tenderloins (1 to 1.5 pounds each)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (sliced into pats)
1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch dressing mix
1 packet (1 ounce) dry au jus gravy mix
1 small jar (6–8 peppers) pepperoncini peppers with juice

Instructions

Pat pork tenderloins dry with paper towels and trim off any silver skin.
Place the tenderloins directly into the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.
Sprinkle the entire contents of the ranch dressing mix packet evenly over the pork.
Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix packet evenly over the pork.
Slice pepperoncini peppers into rings or leave whole, then scatter them over the pork.
Lay the sliced butter pats over the top of the seasoned pork.
Pour about half of the pepperoncini juice over everything (reserve the rest for milder flavor).
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours).
Check for doneness: pork should reach 145°F for medium or 160°F for shredding, and pull apart easily with a fork.
Shred the meat directly in the pot using two forks, mixing it with the melted butter and juices.
Serve immediately with the sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the slow cooker. If using a 6-quart pot, ensure tenderloins are close together. Do not add extra liquid like chicken broth as the butter and pepperoncini juice provide enough moisture. For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tsp cold water and stir in during the last 30 minutes. Pork loin can be substituted but may require longer cooking time and is prone to drying out.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Shredded pork with s
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 900
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1
Protein: 30

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