slow cooker teriyaki pork tenderloin

Pork

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Drescription

This well-balanced sweet and spicy teriyaki pork tenderloin is super-easy and is mild enough for young kids to enjoy. Adjust the spice level with more hot peppers to taste.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds pork tenderloin
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
½ large onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 fresh red chile peppers, chopped, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown tenderloins on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, red chile peppers, and black pepper.
Put browned tenderloins in a slow cooker and cover with teriyaki sauce mixture. Cook on Low for about 4 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during cooking time to ensure even doneness. 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 before slicing. Spoon liquid over slices when serving, if desired.

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