Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin and Mashed Potatoes

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1 2 lb pork tenderloin
3/4 cup red cooking wine (in the vinegar section)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup water
1 can beef broth
4 cloves garlic - minced
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6 red potatoes - skin on and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup milk

1) In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
2) Place tenderloin in the crock pot and pour mixed ingredients on top.
3) Cook for 6 hours on low. Use juice as gravy for tenderloin and mashed potatoes.

Thoroughly wash the potatoes. Cut into cubes and boil in a large pot until tender.
Drain and mash potatoes. Add salt, butter, garlic powder and milk. Mix well.]]>