Slow cooker ginger peach pork is the definition of an easy, no fuss meal. You toss a few ingredients into the slow cooker, get on with your day and come back to a family dinner that is warm, comforting and wonderfully simple.
Pork tenderloins gently cook in a fragrant Asian-style sauce with soy, ginger and garlic, while the peaches add that lovely sweet savoury balance. The result is tender pork and a glossy sauce that works perfectly over rice with whatever veggies you have on hand. Simple, tasty and effortless.
Calories in Slow Cooker Ginger Peach Pork
This recipe serves 6 and is 346 calories per serving
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Ingredients Used
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Pork tenderloin: Lean, tender and perfect for slow cooking. It stays juicy and happily soaks up all the flavours in the pot.
- Spices (onion powder, Chinese five spice): These add quick, easy depth. The onion powder gives a sweet savoury base, while the five spice brings gentle warmth and that classic aromatic note.
- Fresh aromatics (garlic, ginger root, onion): These melt down into the sauce and keep it bright and balanced. The garlic and ginger add kick and freshness, and the onion softens into a natural sweetness.
- Light and dark soy sauce: Your main flavour builders. Light soy adds savoury seasoning, while dark soy brings colour, richness and a glossy finish.
- Salt and pepper: Simple but essential for balancing the sweetness and sharpening the flavours.
- Vinegar: A splash of acidity that keeps the peaches and honey from becoming too sweet.
- Peaches: They break down into a soft, fruity sauce that clings to the pork and gives the dish its lovely sweet savoury contrast.
- Honey: Adds extra sweetness and helps create that sticky, glossy finish.
- Stock: Stops the sauce from becoming too thick and helps everything simmer down into something silky and flavourful.
- Cornstarch: Helps to thicken the sauce
- Spring Onions: these are used as a garnish
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
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Variations and Substitutes
While pork tenderloins work beautifully in this recipe, you can easily swap for other cuts. Pork shoulder is a great alternative, just trim any excess fat to avoid a greasy sauce. Chicken thighs are another option and stay juicy in the slow cooker, making them a reliable swap if you prefer poultry.
You can also experiment with the fruit - peaches can be replaced with nectarines, apricots or even pineapple for a slightly different sweetness and tang. If you don't have fresh ginger, jarred grated ginger or even a small pinch of ground ginger works in a pinch. Soy sauce can be adjusted to taste by using a low sodium version if you prefer.
Want to add some spice? Add in a some sriracha or red chilli flakes.
Choosing a Slow Cooker
I was recently gifted the Magnifique Claypot Oven and it's quickly become one of those kitchen tools I actually reach for. I am loving experimenting with different recipes in this and it's been such a handy appliance for when I don't want to turn on the oven. This isn't your standard slow cooker. The removable pot and lid are made from 100% pure, toxin‑free kaolin clay, so heat and moisture are held evenly around whatever you're cooking, which helps meats like pork stay tender and juicy without hotspots. It has eight one‑touch functions including slow cook, braise, sear/sauté and even rice or oats, and the claypot itself is oven and dishwasher safe up to about 500°F, making both cooking and cleanup much easier than with a typical slow cooker.
A reliable slow cooker takes all the hassle out of dinner by gently cooking your meat to tender perfection. When choosing a slow cooker, Look for one with low and high heat settings so you can easily adjust cooking times to fit your day. While some slow cookers have a sear or sauté function, it isn't necessary here since the meat goes in as is, so there is no browning needed.
Size matters for even cooking and avoiding dryness or overly long cooking times. For a recipe like this, a 4 to 6-litre slow cooker works best. Bonus features such as a keep-warm setting help keep your meal ready without overcooking, and a removable, dishwasher-safe insert makes cleanup simple and stress-free.
Tips for Slow Cooker Ginger Peach Pork
- Stick to the recipe the first time: Deviating from the recipe may affect the final result.
- Measure carefully: Getting the correct ration of ingredients is key. Too much liquid can make the sauce thin, while too little may make it dry out.
- Keep the lid on: Lifting it lets heat and steam escape, which slows cooking. Trust the slow cooker to do its job and resist peeking too often.
- Adjust seasoning at the end: Flavours mellow during slow cooking, so taste before serving and add a little extra salt, pepper, or seasoning as needed to your desired taste.
- Cornstarch note: Some slow cookers don't get hot enough to fully activate the cornstarch and thicken the sauce (I never have any issue with mine). If you find this happens, you can simply simmer the sauce in a pan just before serving to bring it to the right consistency.
Perfect Sides to Serve:
This ginger peach pork is perfect with fluffy jasmine rice or noodles, both which soak up all that glossy, gingery sauce beautifully. For something a bit more indulgent, egg fried rice is a great alternative, or for a low carb alternative try this egg fried cauliflower rice.
For vegetables, I kept it easy with steamed broccoli, but you could also go with a quick stir-fried vegetable mix, prebought bags work brilliantly for speed and variety. Think bok choy, green beans, snap peas, peppers, mushrooms or any crunchy mix you like. The vegetables add colour and freshness, letting the sweet-savory sauce of the pork really shine.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating
This ginger peach pork keeps beautifully, making it perfect for leftovers or meal prep. Store any cooked pork in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
If you want to freeze it, portion the pork and sauce into a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat, warm gently in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave in a covered dish until piping hot. The sauce loosens beautifully as it warms, so don't worry if it looks thick straight from the fridge or freezer, you can add a splash of stock or water to bring it back to a glossy consistency.
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Recipe Card
Slow Cooker Ginger Peach Pork
Tender pork tenderloins in a sweet, gingery peach sauce, making this slow cooker recipe effortless, flavour packed, and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2lb (910g) pork tenderloins (fillets) - approx 2 pork tenderloins
- 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, sliced
- 14oz (400g) can of peaches in syrup (drained)
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of Chinese five spice
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of light soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60ml) of water
- 2 teaspoons of dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
- salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 2 spring onions, sliced to garnish
Instructions
- Add the pork tenderloin, peaches, onion, ginger and garlic to a slow cooker.
- Combine the remaining ingredients (except the spring onions) in a bowl and pour over the pork tenderloin and peaches and make sure it's all covered.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the pork into bitesize pieces and mix into the sauce.
- Taste and season as needed with salt and black pepper
- Garnish with sliced spring onions.
- Enjoy!!
Notes
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- Dairy Free Friendly
- ❄️ Freezer Friendly - see freezing and reheating section.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 301Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 111mgSodium 905mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 3gSugar 20gProtein 33g
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