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Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork

By Valerie · August 5, 2014 · Updated December 6, 2019 24 Comments

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Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork | From Valerie's Kitchen

I can’t say enough about this Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork. It’s lean, it’s scrum-diddly-umptious, and so easy to prepare!

Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork over rice in a white serving bowl.

If you knew me…I mean really knew me, you’d know that I’m crazy about my slow cooker and when I come across a good slow cooker recipe, I get pretty excited. This one is fabulous!

The ingredient list includes lean pork (very nice), vibrant veggies (double nice), and a sauce that packs a great flavor profile which you’ll see here in just a minute. I’m all about one bowl meals lately. Spoon it over some basmati rice and dinner is done!

In process image of the pork being browned in a skillet.

You can use either pork tenderloin or the pork sirloin tip roast that is available at Costco for this recipe. After you’ve cut the meat into 1″ pieces, give it a good sear in some olive oil in a large saute pan. Season it with a little salt and fresh ground pepper while you’re at it. Once the meat has browned, transfer it to your slow cooker.

In process image of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Here comes the flavor! The sauce consists of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fresh lime, creamy peanut butter, cumin, salt, garlic, and just enough crushed red pepper to give it a little bit of a kick. It won’t be exceptionally spicy if you make this as written so if you want more heat, feel free to lay it on with the crushed red pepper.

In process image of the ingredients for the Caribbean Pork in the slow cooker.

Add your beautiful chopped veggies and the sauce to the slow cooker. How gorgeous is this? Place the cover on and cook it on HIGH for an hour. Reduce the temp to LOW and continue to cook it for another 5 or 6 hours (or longer if you want) until pork is fork tender. It will not hurt it to go an hour or so past the cooking time.

Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork just after the cooking time being stirred with a wooden spoon.

When the pork is nice and tender add a slurry of cornstarch and water (see details on printable recipe below) and turn the temp back up to HIGH for another 10 to 15 minutes, just until the sauce has thickened.

Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork over white rice in a white serving bowl.

It’s a seriously delicious, comforting meal. Try it!

Pork, sauce, and bell peppers over rice in a bowl.

Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork

This Slow Cooker Caribbean Pork is a lean, flavor-packed meal!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 491kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin or sirloin tip roast (a little over is okay)
  • Olive oil enough to coat your skillet
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chopped red bell pepper (2 small or 1 large)
  • 6 green onions cut into 1/2" pieces, plus additional for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups basmati rice cooked according to package directions

Instructions

  • Cut pork into 1-inch pieces. Add oil to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add pork and saute 5 minutes or until browned. Season with a touch of salt and lots of fresh ground pepper while browning.
  • Place browned pork, bell pepper, and green onion pieces in a 4-quart electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine hoisin sauce and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl. Pour chicken broth and hoisin mixture over the pork and vegetables and stir well to combine.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW, and cook for 5 to 6 hours until pork is fork tender. Combine water and cornstarch and pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Stir to combine and turn the slow cooker on HIGH for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Serve over rice with green onions for garnish.
  • Adapted from Cooking Light

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1724IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Ann says

    December 4, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    Did you use 2 lb meat here? Thank you.

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    • Valerie says

      December 6, 2019 at 9:43 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  2. Leeann McVarnock says

    October 14, 2018 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe twice now. First time with the pork & second time with chicken. Both were super tasty! My family all love the caribbean pork/chicken. It’s a favourite in our house!

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    January 29, 2018 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    Delicious. We all loved it. But think you should change the name to satay pork because there was nothing Caribbean about it. I am trying to write 5 stars but it won’t let me select them.

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    April 24, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Sounds wonderful. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Hadleigh says

    December 21, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Wow! I didn’t have all the ingredients, but swapped out beef broth instead of chicken, and also didn’t use any soy sauce or garlic. It was still amazing! You’re very talented. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      December 21, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you, Hadleigh, that’s very sweet. This was on our menu last week and it’s definitely become one of our favorites.

      Reply
  6. Beckie Bergeron says

    September 26, 2014 at 6:07 am

    Hi Valerie! I made this for dinner this week and we loved it! My husband thought it was fantastic. I used pork tenderloin and it was very tender, but, I thought it was a little dry. I may have cooked it too long, but, I think I will try the sirloin tip roast you suggested next time. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Valerie says

      September 26, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      I’m glad Mr. B. enjoyed it 🙂 Sorry to hear you felt it was a bit dry. It could be that your ratio of meat to liquid was a little more than mine since those packages of pork tenderloin do vary in size a little. I’d try adding a bit more liquid next time to compensate and add more moisture. Thanks for the feedback, Beckie!

      Reply
  7. Amy @ The Blond Cook says

    August 6, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Valerie, this looks absolutely amazing. I haven’t had pork in a while… when I get back home I’m definitely making this!!!

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      August 6, 2014 at 6:34 pm

      Hi Amy! Hope you are having a great time. If you try it, be sure to let me know what you think.

      Reply
  8. Nora says

    August 6, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Looks fabulous!

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  9. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Every year when everyone starts sharing slow cooker recipe I seriously consider, and now my husband is talking about getting one – and we’re talking about which brand to buy. 😀 This Caribbean pork looks sooo good!

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    • Valerie says

      August 6, 2014 at 10:15 am

      I have a very old Rival Crock-Pot that still works just as good as the day I bought it. I also have a Ninja Cooking System and it is wonderful! I can’t wait to see your first slow cooker post 🙂

      Reply
  10. Beckie Bergeron says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    This looks wonderful! I am always looking for ways to use this roast. Can’t wait to try it!

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    • Valerie says

      August 6, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Thanks, Beckie. I love cooking with lean cuts of pork. I hope you enjoy this one!

      Reply

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