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
Sliced onions and minced garlic. Add onions and garlic to slow cooker.
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.
After searing the roast, remove it to a slow cooker. Add the bay leaves at this time as well.
Mix together hot water, liquid splenda, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and cloves. Pour over the pork and onions in the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Slice the pork then pour the remaining juice into the dish. Top with sesame seeds if desired.