Slow cooker Thai pork takes just a few minutes to prep and comes out with tender chunks of pork and a rich, delicious peanut sauce!
Hello and happy Thursday!
Are you guys already looking ahead to the weekend like me? I mean, technically I have to work all day today and tomorrow, but my mind is already a-wandering...
(Also, I cleared out my work inbox yesterday and that feels like a Friday thing so I'm ready to fast-forward!)
M has a daddy-daughter dance at her school tomorrow night and I am so super excited to see the two of them dress up and head out for a little date.
We've also got neighbors coming over on Sunday for a little early Valentine's Day brunch, so that'll be fun. Lots of food, lots of mimosas, lots of fun!
But on to today's FOOD!
This slow cooker Thai pork gives off such a rich, deep aroma as it’s cooking. It’s seriously fantastic to smell throughout the day, or when you walk through the door. And the taste is just as rich and deep.
And of course, let’s talk toppings.
I love having the green onions and chopped peanuts and I highly recommend the pineapple if you’ve got some. The sweetness goes really well with the savory. And a little sriracha can bring some extra spice to the party too.
Notes on slow cooker Thai pork:
- I use a boneless pork loin here, but you could substitute pork tenderloin. In that case, I think you may want to shred the pork after it cooks rather than trying to cut it in chunks.
- Either way, be sure to let your pork return to the slow cooker and soak in the sauce at the end. You want it to drink up all of those flavors after you cut it.
- This makes just enough sauce. The pork will soak up most of it and the rest I spoon over the pork and rice when serving. It’s SO scrumptious!
- To round out the meal, a simple spinach salad or some steamed broccoli would be perfect.
I hope you give this slow cooker Thai pork a try the next time you need a hands-off and utterly delicious dinner.
Oh, that’s today you say? And tomorrow? And the day after that?
Yup, I feel ya. I’ll be back on Tuesday with some more dinner time deliciousness.
Until then, have a fabulous weekend!
XO,
Kathryn
P.S. You might also want to check out this saucy Italian slow cooker pork chops recipe.
Slow cooker Thai pork
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless pork loin, trimmed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For serving:
- Steamed brown rice or brown basmati rice
- Toppings: sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, diced pineapple, sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Place pork and bell pepper strips in insert of slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes and ground ginger. Pour over the pork and peppers in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
- Remove the pork and roughly chop it. (Or you can shred it if you prefer.)
- Add peanut butter to the sauce in the slow cooker and whisk to combine.
- Return pork to the slow cooker, stir to get it covered in the sauce, and let it sit on warm for at least 10 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the pork and serve with rice and desired toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Mona
Fabulous recipe. Love the addition of peanut butter!
Kathryn
Thanks Mona! The peanut butter gives so much richness to the sauce!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
I am SO ready for the weekend, girlfriend!! The past few weeks have just been brutal for us personally, so I need a vacation, or at least the weekend!! 😉 I hope M and your hubs have SO MUCH FUN at the daddy-daughter dance!! I remember going to those with my dad. Such wonderful memories for the two of them! Now food. You must be a mind reader, because I have been making and eating Thai food like it's my job. Seriously, Boy keeps making fun of me, because I am like a non stop Thai eating machine. Naturally I am SWOONING over this pork!!!!! GIMME! Love that it's easy to make with the slow cooker, yet packed with so much delicious flavor. I NEEEED! Pinned!! Cheers, dear! I hope the weekend comes quick for you and I hope it is a WONDERFUL one! xo
Kathryn
I hope you have a super relaxing, low-key, stress-free weekend Cheyanne - you NEED it! And you also need to keep feeding your Thai addiction - nothing wrong with that 😉 XO
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
I am so ready for the weekend! This looks so flavorful and delicious! Yum!
Kathryn
It's almost here - we're SO close! 😉
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
I am so ready for the weekend (always)!! Hope you have lots of fun this weekend! And how adorable daughter/daddy dance! This looks amazing, Kathryn! Sweet/spicy/savoury is my jam and you know I'm putting all kinds of sriracha on this 🙂 Pinning and this is totally happening soon. Enjoy your weekend! XO
Kathryn
Yeah girl - get that sriracha all over this pork! Goes so well! Have a fabulous weekend! XO
Adina
When I see this kind of recipes, I am so sorry I don't have a slow cooker. It looks so good and I love the peanut butter in there!
Kathryn
You should definitely get one Adina - such a help for busy weeks! And yes - the peanut butter here really brings it all together! 😊
Cookies Netflix
Very nice!
Jo
Does this freeze well?
Kathryn Doherty
Yes it does! This is a good one to freeze and reheat later.