Description
This Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin recipe offers a flavorful, tender pork dish slow-cooked to perfection with an Asian-inspired sauce made from beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin, and aromatic spices. Easy to prepare and versatile to serve with a variety of sides, this recipe is ideal for a hands-off main course that delivers great taste and texture.
Ingredients
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Pork
- 2 lb. pork tenderloin (or 2 loins)
Sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp. Chinese 5-spice powder (optional)
Garnish and Serving Suggestions
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Rice
- Vegetables such as roasted broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower rice, or Brussels sprouts
Instructions
- Place pork in slow cooker: Place the pork tenderloins in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they lay flat and even.
- Whisk sauce ingredients: In a measuring cup, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, minced ginger, and optional Chinese 5-spice powder until well combined.
- Pour over pork: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the pork tenderloins. Turn the pork a couple of times gently to ensure all sides are coated with the sauce, but the pork should not be fully submerged.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours until the pork is very tender and easily shredded.
- Slice or shred: Once cooked, remove the pork and slice or shred it as preferred. Optionally, return the shredded pork back into the slow cooker to soak up more sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pork hot with rice and your choice of vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for a bright finish.
Notes
- Serve with roasted broccoli, asparagus, brown rice, cauliflower rice, Brussels sprouts, or other favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months for long-term storage.
- Chinese 5-spice powder is optional but adds a wonderful aromatic flavor; omit if unavailable.
- Adjust cooking times depending on your slow cooker’s heat settings and pork size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
