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Easy Crockpot Asian-Style Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Pineapple

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A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked pork tenderloin infused with sweet pineapple and Asian-inspired flavors, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice or fresh)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim and prepare the pork by removing any silver skin or excess fat. Pat dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is well blended. (3 minutes)
  3. Place the pork tenderloin flat in the crockpot base. Pour the sauce evenly over the pork, coating it well. (2 minutes)
  4. Scatter pineapple chunks around and on top of the pork. (1 minute)
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until pork is fork-tender and juicy. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours. (6-8 hours)
  6. Remove pork from crockpot and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into medallions. Stir sauce and pineapple in crockpot; optionally simmer sauce in a saucepan to thicken. (10-15 minutes)
  7. Plate pork slices, spoon pineapple and sauce over top, and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. (2 minutes)

Notes

If sauce is too thin, thicken with a slurry of 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water and cook on high for 10-15 minutes. Flipping pork halfway through cooking is optional but helps even flavor absorption. Fresh ginger preferred over ground for better flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Optional vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas can be added in the last hour.

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