Crock Pot Pork Loin Teriyaki

This Crock Pot Pork Loin Teriyaki is a sweet and savory recipe, which uses pork tenderloin and a homemade teriyaki sauce with ginger and garlic. It’s an easy slow cooker dinner ready in about 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Pork Loin Teriyaki Ingredients

• 950 g (33.5 oz) pork tenderloin
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar (52 g)
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ cup (120 ml) water
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)

How To Make Crock Pot Pork Loin Teriyaki

1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, dark and light soy sauces, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, garlic, ginger, and onion powder.
2. Marinate the pork: Place pork tenderloin in a container, pour marinade over, cover, and marinate overnight or at least several hours.
3. Slow cook the pork: Transfer pork and marinade to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
4. Thicken the sauce: After 3 hours, remove the pork. Whisk cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry, stir into the sauce in the crock pot, then return pork and cook for the final hour.
5. Slice and serve: Slice tenderloin and drizzle with teriyaki sauce. Garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

Recipe Tips

• Can I skip marinating overnight? You can marinate for a few hours, but overnight gives the best flavor.
• How to thicken sauce more: Transfer sauce to a saucepan and simmer until reduced to desired thickness.
• Can I use pork loin instead of tenderloin? Yes, but pork loin may need slightly longer cooking to become tender.
• Best sides to serve with teriyaki pork: Rice, stir-fried vegetables, or Asian-style noodles work perfectly.

What To Serve With Pork Loin Teriyaki

Pair this sweet and savory pork with classic sides:

• Steamed jasmine rice or fried rice
• Stir-fried broccoli or snap peas
• Asian slaw with sesame dressing
• Garlic noodles or soba noodles

How To Store Pork Loin Teriyaki

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Freeze: Cool pork and sauce completely before freezing in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Pork Loin Teriyaki Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 269
• Protein: 41.9g
• Carbohydrates: 18.6g
• Fat: 5.2g
• Saturated Fat: 1.8g
• Sodium: 893mg
• Sugar: 10.1g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use bottled teriyaki sauce instead of homemade?
Yes, but homemade sauce gives fresher flavor and lets you control sweetness and sodium.

Can I cook this on high instead of low?
Yes, cook on HIGH for about 2–3 hours, but low and slow yields more tender meat.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, just ensure your crock pot can fit the extra pork and sauce.

Can I add vegetables to the crock pot?
Yes, add bell peppers or carrots during the last hour of cooking so they don’t overcook.

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• Crock Pot Pork Hock Stew
• Crock Pot Pork Enchiladas
• Crock Pot Pork Cutlets