Dump a whole pork tenderloin in the slow cooker with 3 simple ingredients and your husband will swear you spent all day cooking.

cream of celery soup instead of cream of mushroom.

Sliced pork medallions with gravy on a dinner plate
Sliced pork medallions with gravy on a dinner plate

To add a touch of sweetness, scatter 1 small sliced onion or 1/2 cup sliced carrots around the pork before pouring on the soup mixture; they’ll soften into the sauce as it cooks. If your tenderloin is on the larger side (closer to 2 pounds), plan on the longer end of the cooking time and confirm doneness with a thermometer.

Food safety tips: Always keep raw pork refrigerated until you’re ready

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