Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

2 lbs. pork tenderloin

spice mixture:
1 t. thyme (or sage)
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 clove garlic

1/2 c. water

glaze:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1/2 c. water
2 T. soy sauce

Mix spice mixture and rub over pork.  Place in slow cooker and add 1/2 c. water.  Cook on low 6 - 8  hours or high for 4 hours.

One hour before pork is done, combine glaze ingredients and cook in saucepan on stove until thick.  Pour over pork and continue cooking on high for 1 hour.  Baste pork with mixture 2 - 3 times.

Option:  Transfer roast to a roasting pan, add glaze and cook under broiler for 1 - 2 minutes.