Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. pork tenderloin
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
2. Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
3. Once the pork is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
4. Serve the pork with cooked rice and your favorite vegetable side dish.

Interesting Facts

• Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese-style sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
• Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that is low in fat and high in protein.
• Slow cooking makes the pork tenderloin incredibly tender and juicy.