It has been a busy week at the clinic. It is great to be busy, but cooking dinner after a long day is not as great. So when going through my recipe binder looking for slow cooker recipes- I sadly became aware about how many non-chili slow cooker recipes I have (very few). So I set out to not only try out a few new recipes but to use different kinds of protein in the slow cooker. To get out of my rut, I chose to make a slow cooker asian pork recipe.
Chicken is very common in my slow cooker. I opted this time to use a pork tenderloin for this slow cooker asian pork which turned out amazing. When looking for new slow cooker recipes, I typically look for one with a good protein and seasonings. Anything other ingredients, I can easily modify to be low carb and bariatric friendly.
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Slow Cooker Asian Pork
Instructions
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Sliced onions and minced garlic. Add onions and garlic to slow cooker.
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Rub salt and pepper over tenderloin. Sear tenderloin. Place a skillet over high heat with about 1 tbsp olive oil. When the skillet is hot, use tong to set the roast in the skillet. Leave on each side for about 1 minute before turning.
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After searing the roast, remove it to a slow cooker. Add the bay leaves at this time as well.
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Mix together hot water, liquid splenda, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and cloves. Pour over the pork and onions in the slow cooker.
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Cook on high for 4 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving.
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Slice the pork then pour the remaining juice into the dish. Top with sesame seeds if desired.
