Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds pork tenderloin
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cups teriyaki sauce
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 large onion , sliced
• 4 cloves garlic , chopped
• 3 freshs red chile peppers , chopped, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown tenderloins on all sides, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, mix together chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, red chile peppers, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Put browned tenderloins in a slow cooker and cover with teriyaki sauce mixture. Cook on Low for about 4 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during cooking time to ensure even doneness. The internal temperature of tenderloins should reach 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

4. 4

   Remove tenderloins from the slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon liquid over slices when serving, if desired.