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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
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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Healthy Dinner Recipes, Pork Recipes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 239.8kcal

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

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

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 7 (SmartPoints), 6 (Points+), 6 (Old Points)

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 239.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.3g | Protein: 23.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 59.7mg | Sodium: 272.4mg | Potassium: 340.9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9.1g