Description
This slow-cooked pork tenderloin is infused with rich hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger, creating a flavorful, tender dish. Served over rice, it’s an easy and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Pork Tenderloin:
• 1 ½ lbs pork tenderloin
• ½ cup hoisin sauce
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
For Serving:
• 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Slow cook the pork – Place the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Add the chicken broth.
3. Cook – Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
4. Thicken the sauce – Remove the pork and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
5. Shred & serve – Slice or shred the pork and return it to the sauce. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
• For extra flavor, sear the pork in a hot pan for 2 minutes per side before adding it to the slow cooker.
• Add sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the last hour for a veggie boost.
• Substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with rice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hoisin Pork Tenderloin, Slow Cooker Pork, Crockpot Asian Pork, Pork and Rice Recipe, Easy Slow Cooker Meals