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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

4 hr slow cooker · 10 min hands-on4 servings🍳 1 pan + slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$16.00520 cal · 44g protein

Ingredients

  • pork tenderloin2 lb
  • soy sauce⅓ cup
  • brown sugar¼ cup
  • rice vinegar2 tbsp
  • garlic3 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tsp
  • cornstarch2 tbsp
  • green beans1 lb
  • jasmine rice1½ cups
  • sesame seeds1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

  2. 2

    Put the tenderloins in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on LOW for 3.5-4 hours, until the centers read 145°F. Tenderloin is lean, so start checking at 3 hours.

  4. 4

    Rest the pork 5 minutes, then slice. Pour the juices into a saucepan, whisk in the cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water, and simmer 2 minutes until thick.

  5. 5

    Steam the green beans and cook the rice. Serve the sliced pork over rice with the teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.

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