Description
Tender pork tenderloin slow-cooked to perfection in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, optional)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Instructions
- 1. Prep & Sear Pork: Trim silver skin from pork tenderloin. Pat dry. For best flavor, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- 2. Whisk Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until sugar dissolves.
- 3. Add to Slow Cooker: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
- 4. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2.5 hours, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- 5. Thicken & Serve: Carefully remove pork to a cutting board and let rest. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Stir slurry into the hot sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until thickened and glossy. Slice or shred pork, then return to the slow cooker to coat in the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (low) or 1.5-2.5 hours (high)