Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin features juicy, fork-tender pork scented with cumin, bay leaf, and plenty of garlic. Bright citrus from orange and lemon balances gentle heat from red pepper, creating a vibrant, aromatic sauce perfect for spooning over rice or tucked into sandwiches. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the onion slices in the bottom of the slow cooker, then set the pork tenderloin on top. Evenly sprinkle the garlic over the onion and pork. Pour the orange juice, vinegar, and lemon juice over the pork. Sprinkle the cumin, grill seasoning, salt, red pepper, bay leaves, and lemon zest over the pork.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low until the pork is very tender, 6 to 7 hours. For serving, slice the tenderloin into 1 1/2-inch slices, arrange them on a platter, and drizzle the juices over the top.
- Calories 290.18 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 41.65 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 17.35 g 6%
- Total Fat 5.99 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.87 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1311.79 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 4.14 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.17 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 150.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 253.71 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 28.5 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cuban Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 6 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Lemon Peel, Ground Cumin, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 290.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Lemon Peel, Ground Cumin, Lemon, Minced Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin?
- About 6 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 290.18 calories and 41.65 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1311.79 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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