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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork

This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork is fantastic over rice, in tacos with slaw or on hamburger buns! 240 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SmartPoints

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 2398 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • ¼ cup + 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 1 pounds each pork tenderloins, fat trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a slow cooker, whisk together the rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, honey, canola oil, ginger and garlic.
  2. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat with the sauce.
  3. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and falls apart when pulled with a fork.
  4. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Shred, using two forks or your fingers (if cool enough).
  5. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water, then add to the sauce.
  6. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 7 to 8 minutes.
  7. Return the pork to the slow cooker to keep warm and toss with sauce.
  8. Serve over rice or on whole wheat hamburger buns. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5Cup Calories 239.8kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 11.3g (4%) Protein 23.3g (47%) Fat 10.9g (17%) Saturated Fat 1.9g (10%) Cholesterol 59.7mg (20%) Sodium 272.4mg (11%) Potassium 340.9mg (10%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 9.1g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2398

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5Cup
Calories 239.8kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 11.3g 4%
Protein 23.3g 47%
Fat 10.9g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10%
Cholesterol 59.7mg 20%
Sodium 272.4mg 11%
Potassium 340.9mg 7%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 9.1g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.