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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Arugula Pesto
Ingredients
Pork tenderloin and carrots get super tender in the slow cooker. A finishing drizzle of fresh, homemade arugula pesto on top adds a burst of bright, nutty flavor.
3 medium carrots
1 lb. pork tenderloin
6 cloves garlic, divided
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups packed arugula
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup olive oil
Crusty bread, to serve (optional)
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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Arugula Pesto

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Arugula Pesto

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Arugula Pesto
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  • Servings:Serves 4
  • Prep Time:10 minutes
  • Cook Time:240 minutes
directions
Peel and cut carrots into 1/2" pieces. To a 6-qt. slow cooker, place pork tenderloin in the center and season generously with salt and pepper.
Mince 3 cloves garlic. To slow cooker, add carrots and garlic around pork. Pour broth over top, tossing carrots and turning pork to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low until carrots are tender and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, 3 to 4 hours. Remove carrots and pork and let rest 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine arugula, walnuts, Parmesan and remaining 3 cloves garlic. Season with salt. Pulse while drizzling olive oil into food processor. Spoon pesto over pork and carrots. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, October November 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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