Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

This sweet and spicy tenderloin recipe is super easy! Make it as spicy as you like by adding more or different types of chili peppers.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 pounds pork tenderloin
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce
• 0.5 large onion, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown tenderloins on all sides, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir in garlic, red chile pepper, onion, and black pepper.

Step 2

Put browned tenderloins into slow cooker, cover with the teriyaki sauce mixture. Cook on Low for about 4 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during the cooking time to ensure even doneness. Internal temperature in the tenderloin should reach 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Step 3

Remove tenderloins from the slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. If desired, spoon liquid over slices when serving.