Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Garlic-Ginger Sauce

The best recipes are simple: apply a seasoning rub to a cut of meat, cook low and slow, then finish off over high heat with a flavorful sauce. And this recipe is no different! Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that turns tender and retains it’s moisture when cooked in a slow cooker. The beautiful thing about slow cookers is the set it and forget it (well, sort of) feature; prepare the pork loin in the morning, then make the sauce and broil or grill when you arrive home.

The bold Garlic-Ginger Sauce brings this dish home. Combine all the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and allow the sauce to simmer and thicken a bit. The sliced knob of ginger alongside the honey and coconut aminos makes for a sweet, savory and spicy sauce. To the delight of your taste buds, the cooked tenderloin will soak up this sauce as you’re basting it.

Serve the tenderloin with a side salad or roasted vegetables. If you have leftover meat, store in a container in the fridge and enjoy for leftovers the next day.

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Garlic-Ginger Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb. pork tenderloin
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. crush red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup. water
• 2 to 4 tbsp. raw honey (optional)
• 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
• 2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green onion, to garnish
• Fresh parsley, to garnish
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tags

Fast Prep Cooking: Slow-cooker Dairy-free Nut-free Shellfish-free Egg-free Good for Leftovers Budget-friendly

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, combine the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and season to taste.
2. Rub the pork tenderloin with the ginger-cinnamon mix.
3. Place the tenderloin in a slow cooker, and pour the chicken stock around the pork.
4. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
5. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the apple cider vinegar, water, raw honey, coconut aminos, minced ginger, minced garlic, and season to taste. Bring to a boil, slightly reduce heat, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Preheat broiler or grill to high.
7. Remove tenderloin from slow cooker and brush generously with the ginger-garlic sauce.
8. Grill or broil 1 to 2 minutes per side, basting with the sauce every time.
9. Serve topped with green onions and fresh parsley.