Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 12 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 22 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork
Description
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork begins with seasoning and browning pork loin to develop a savory crust. It is then slow cooked in a mixture combining honey, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, fresh or ground ginger, and Worcestershire sauce. This combination imparts a layered flavor profile that is both sweet and citrusy with aromatic ginger notes. Cooking the pork in the slow cooker ensures it becomes tender while absorbing the marinade. Once cooked, the pork is removed and kept warm while the cooking liquid is thickened with cornstarch to create a glossy sauce that clings to the meat.
The dish balances hearty meat with a lively, sweet-tart glaze, making it a good centerpiece for dinner alongside neutral sides such as rice or steamed vegetables that could soak up the sauce. The addition of fresh cilantro and lime wedges as garnish adds freshness and a slight herbal lift to the final presentation.
This recipe advises using fresh lime juice for authenticity and recommends ensuring the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160°F for safe consumption. The sauce thickening step helps concentrate the flavors and gives a smooth saucy finish to the pork.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds pork loin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Honey Lime Ginger Marinade
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- cilantro for garnish, chopped
- lime for garnish, wedges
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2.5 pounds pork loin with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, then add it to the pan. Cook the pork, turning it every 1-2 minutes until every side has been browned. Remove it from the skillet and place the pork into the bottom of a lightly greased slow cooker.
- Whisk together ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger, in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the pork and cover.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 4-6 hours, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the pork has finished cooking, remove it from the slow cooker onto a serving plate and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan. Whisk in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and cook over medium-high heat for a few minutes, until it thickens into a sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the pork. Garnish with chopped cilantro, and lime wedges, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 581mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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