This Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Slow Cooker recipe is an easy dinner made with tender pork, a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, and simple pantry ingredients. The slow cooker does most of the work, making this a great recipe for busy weeknights when you want a flavorful meal without spending much time in the kitchen.
The pork cooks slowly until tender and absorbs all of the delicious teriyaki flavor. Serve it over rice with steamed broccoli, roasted vegetables, or your favorite Asian-inspired side dishes.
bowl with rice, a burrito, or nachos with the leftovers.
If you like slow cooker or crock pot recipes try Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy, or Instant Pot Crack Chicken.
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- Why You Will Like This Recipe
- Ingredients for Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
- How to Make Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
- Pro Tips for Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
- Storage and Freezing Leftovers
- Serving Suggestions
- What can I serve with pork tenderloin?
- Other Recipes to Try
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Why You Will Like This Recipe
Slow cooking is a great way to make pork tenderloin because it allows the meat to cook gently while soaking up the flavors of the sauce. The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger creates a sweet and savory teriyaki flavor that pairs beautifully with pork.
This recipe is also incredibly simple. There is no complicated marinade or long list of ingredients. Add the pork and sauce ingredients to the slow cooker, let everything cook, and finish with a little extra sauce before serving.
The pork is delicious sliced into medallions or shredded and served over rice. You can also use leftovers for sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, or meal prep.
Ingredients for Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Pork tenderloin is also a healthy choice, as it is low in fat and high in protein. It is a great option for anyone looking to reduce their calorie intake while still enjoying a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Teriyaki sauce is a popular Japanese sauce that is used to flavor a variety of dishes. It is made by combining soy sauce, sake or mirin, sugar, and ginger.
- Chicken broth - The best type of chicken stock to use is one that is homemade. For canned stock, I look for ones that say reduced sodium or fat free.
- Brown sugar - Is made by combining granulated white sugar with molasses, which gives it a brown color and a slightly different taste than regular white sugar.
- Garlic, chopped - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
- Red chile pepper, finely chopped or used crushed red pepper flakes!
- Black pepper - to taste
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Step 1: Mix together teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir in garlic, red chile pepper, onion, and black pepper.
Step 3: Use a pair of tongs to shredded the pork in the slower cooker. The meat should easily tear apart with a fork.
Pressure Cooker Instructions - Cook on manual for 30 to 35 minutes. When the time is up do a quick release and shred the pork. Serving size: ¾ cup.
Pro Tips for Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Don't overcook the pork tenderloin. Because it is a lean cut of pork, it can become dry if cooked for too long.
Use a meat thermometer to check the pork rather than relying only on cooking time. Pork tenderloin is ready when the thickest part reaches 145 degrees F.
For extra flavor, sear the pork in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. This step is optional but adds a delicious browned exterior.
If you prefer a sweeter teriyaki sauce, add another tablespoon of honey or brown sugar.
Let the pork rest before slicing. This helps keep the meat juicy and tender.
Storage and Freezing Leftovers
Store leftover pork and teriyaki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
You can also freeze the cooked pork. Place it in a freezer-safe container with some of the sauce and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen pork overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add a little extra teriyaki sauce or water if the pork seems dry.
Serving Suggestions
Serve sliced teriyaki pork tenderloin over white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice. Steamed broccoli is an easy side that pairs especially well with the sweet and savory sauce.
You can also serve the pork with stir-fried vegetables, green beans, roasted carrots, or a simple cucumber salad.
For meal prep, divide the pork and rice into individual containers with your favorite vegetables. Add extra teriyaki sauce just before eating.
What can I serve with pork tenderloin?
Make a burrito rice bowl like at Chipotle or a burrito wrap.
Teriyaki pork tenderloin can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, steamed vegetables, or a salad.
It is also delicious when served with a simple sauce made from the leftover marinade. To make the sauce, simply heat the marinade in a small saucepan until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 4 hr
- Total Time: 10min
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Description
A simple marinade that consists of teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth with a couple of spices. Add it to a slow cooker with some pork tenderloin and let it cook all day long for a quick meal you can put together in no time for dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds pork tenderloin
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir in garlic, red chile pepper, and black pepper.
- Place tenderloins into the slow cooker, cover with the teriyaki sauce mixture.
- Cook on High for about 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Use a pair of tongs to shredded the pork in the slower cooker. The meat should easily tear apart with a fork.
- Pressure Cooker Instructions - Cook on manual for 30 to 35 minutes. When the time is up do a quick release and shred the pork.
- Serving size: ¾ cup.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
Jerry Lee says
I make pork style burrito bowls with this recipe. Its very good.
Ginny says
What would this be for smart points and not points plus?