Tender Asian-Inspired Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe Easy and Perfect for Meal Prep
A tender, flavorful Asian-inspired pork tenderloin slow cooked to juicy perfection, ideal for busy days and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (preferably low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced thin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim the pork tenderloin by removing any silver skin or excess fat with a sharp knife. (5 minutes)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. (5 minutes)
- Place the pork tenderloin flat in the slow cooker insert. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meat, turning to coat if possible. Add water or chicken broth around the pork. (2 minutes)
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and is tender enough to pull apart easily.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 to 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice the pork into medallions or shred with forks. Spoon some cooking liquid over the meat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. (5 minutes)
Notes
Trim silver skin to avoid chewy texture. Add a bit of liquid to keep pork moist. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. For thicker sauce, simmer cooking liquid on stove after slow cooking. Optionally finish under broiler for 2-3 minutes for caramelized crust. Can substitute honey with maple syrup or add splash of bourbon for variation. Use tamari for gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 35
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