Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

This is a recipe from Pillsbury's Slow Cooker Recipe book that I've altered slightly. The fennel seeds and paprika really give the tenderloin a fantastic taste! Though the Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes go great with the pork, any potato will work.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pork tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 1⁄2 cups yukon gold potatoes, cubed
• 2  teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (2 -2 1/2lb)  pork tenderloin
• 1  cup chicken broth

Directions

1. 1. Place potatoes in slow cooker.
2. 2. In a small bowl combine fennel seeds, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. 3. Rub mixture onto pork tenderloin. Tenderloin might have to be cut in half in order to fit into the slow cooker. (The rub can be applied to the tenderloin the night before and refrigerated to save time and add extra flavor.).
4. 4. Place tenderloin on potatoes.
5. 5. Pour broth over pork and potatoes.
6. 6. Cover; cook on low setting for 8-9 hours.