Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Oh my, this pork tenderloin is so good.  After you put this under the broiler, the brown sugar and balsamic glaze becomes caramelized.  Delicious!

2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed  (I used 4 cloves of garlic)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 TBS cornstarch
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 TBS soy sauce

Mix together the sage, salt, pepper and garlic.  Rub this seasoning mix over the pork tenderloin.  

Add 1/2 cup water to the slow cooker.  Place the seasoned tenderloin in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

An hour before the tenderloin is finished, in a small saucepan, mix together the brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water and soy sauce.  Heat over medium heat and stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.

Brush tenderloin with the glaze two or three times during the last hour of cooking.  For a more caramelized crust, remove the tenderloin from the slow cooker and put it on a foil-lined sheet pan, glaze and put under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.  Repeat this step two or three more times until desired crust is achieved.  

Serve with remaining glaze on the side.

Serves 4-6

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Kimberly