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I found this crock pot teriyaki pork roast recipe while scanning through cookbooks looking for a way to prepare the pork loin roast I had picked up on sale.
I wanted something quick and easy for dinner that would cook itself in the slow cooker while I went off to get my hair done. It is from Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook (Everyday Cookbook Collection) (affiliate link), a Gooseberry Patch cookbook.
Recipe Notes
I had everything I needed to make this easy crock pot teriyaki pork roast recipe, except apple juice. By substituting sparkling apple cider for apple juice, I was able to avoid a trip to the grocery store 🙂
I have learned the hard way that pork loin can overcook easily, just like chicken breasts. The recipe said to cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. But past experience told me that was WAY too long.
My roast was done when I got home from having my hair done, after about 3-1/2 hours. If you don’t use an instant-read thermometer (affiliate link), I urge you to make the switch. It takes a lot of the guesswork and stress out of trying decide whether a roast is done.
To make things easier for when dinnertime rolled around, I pulled the roast out of the crock pot and made the sauce. After the roast had rested for about 15 minutes, I sliced the meat as thin as I could and placed it back in the cooker. I poured the sauce all over the pork slices and set the crock pot to warm.
I served the crock pot teriyaki pork roast recipe with roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts and “soo foo” a blend of brown rice, grains and lentils Mom had given me.
Brown rice or mashed potatoes would be yummy too.
Four of us ate this for dinner and all agreed that it was tasty.
How Many Calories and WW Points Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Roast?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 210 calories.
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(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
5 SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup apple juice (I used sparkling cider)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free, if desired)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic power
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 pound pork loin roast
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- In the slow cooker, combine the apple juice, sugar, soy sauce,vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the roast and turn to coat with the apple juice mixture. Ensure pork is fat side up.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or until fork tender.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place in on a platter. Cover it with foil to keep warm. Strain the cooking liquids from the slow cooker into a small saucepan, skim fat if necessary. Bring to a boil.
- Combine the water and cornstarch to make a paste.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling liquid. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve sauce with sliced roast.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Adapted from Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook (Everyday Cookbook Collection) (affiliate link)
My roast turned out moist and flavorful. I’ve never made it in the slow cooker with a teriyaki sauce before, but we loved it!
U am very excited to try this recipe but are there any tips if I have a 6- quart slow cooker? I have had multiple recipes dry out and I assume its because of the larger size. I have a 2 1/2 lb pork loin- should I double liquid? Thanks!!
I am wondering why the cook time is saying 3 minutes when in your directions it cooks 3-5 hours? Must be missing something…but I LOVE this idea!!
Hi Jane, yes the cooking time was a typo, which I have now corrected. Thanks for letting me know. The directions are right at 3 to 5 hours.
Looks luscious! Good luck on your slow cooker adventures. Do you ever visit http://www.slowcookerfromscratch.com/ ?? Good stuff there, too. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Alyce. Yes, I like slow cooker from scratch. It’s a great site. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hello, Martha, I am so excited that you are embarking on this new challenge of cooking WW-friendly and lightened up crock pot recipes! This looks very tasty and thanks for some hints about not to overcook in the crock pot. I’m still learning this lesson but it will help to use our thermometer.
An enthusiastic follower–Linda
Hi Linda,
Thanks for your comment! I’m excited too 🙂 The thermometer can be a big help with crock pot cooking!