Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin is juicy, flavorful, and effortless! Pork tenderloin cooks in a sweet + savory teriyaki-pineapple sauce until tender and perfect. Great for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Servings: 6
Calories: 305kcal
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ large onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season tenderloin with pepper and chili flakes, then brown tenderloins on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine chicken broth, pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, onion, and garlic in the crock of the slow cooker, and whisk together.
- Put browned tenderloins in a slow cooker with other ingredients.
- Cook on Low for about 4 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during cooking time to ensure even doneness. Check for doneness around hour 3. The internal temperature of tenderloins should reach 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Remove tenderloins from the slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Spoon remaining liquid over slices when serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg