Ginger Pork Recipe with Sweet Lime in the Crock Pot (2024)

You can still enjoy sweet meat marinades on low carb. This sweet pork recipe is cooked in a delicious ginger sauce!

Even if you aren't a huge fan of pork, you will love this Asian pork tenderloin in the slow cooker. It's a fantastic copycat of takeout pork. It's so tender, and the thick and sweet gravy is so delicious that you'll want to lick it off your plate!

Pork tenderloin is a pretty healthy cut of meat. It is high in protein and low in saturated fat.

Whether you are a beginning cook, a busy/distracted cook, or you just want to try something new, this recipe is for you!

Why you’ll love it

This slow cooker Asian pork looks and tastes like a fancy meal, but it is almost laughable how easy it is to make.

You will adore the sweet gravy that has spicy notes from ginger and bright, zesty flavors from the lime.

The sauce really makes the dish look elegant. It covers up the somewhat ugly-looking pork loins. I always have trouble getting photos of meat. But, with the sauce in this low-carb crockpot sweet lime ginger pork recipe, the photos came out pretty appetizing.

Save this recipe for a special occasion or when you need to feed a lot of people at once. You'll be surprised at how many people this recipe will feed!

Ingredients

There are basically two parts to this sweet pork recipe - the pork loin and the incredible gravy. Here is what I used for both:

Pork loin

Use as large of a pork loin as you want. I used a 2.5-pound pork loin. You can also use a couple of pork tenderloins instead of one roast.

Zesty sauce

For the bold spices in the gravy, I used tamari, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice. Instead of gluten-free tamari, you can use coconut aminos or soy sauce!

Spices

Use your favorite Asian spices in this recipe. I used garlic cloves and fresh ginger. For more spice, add some red pepper flakes.

Sweetener

I only used a couple of tablespoons of fiber syrup (brown sugar substitute) in the recipe. For the rest of the sweetness, I added concentrated liquid stevia. That keeps the carbs in check for each serving.

Sauce thickener

Instead of using cornstarch to thicken the sauce, I used glucomannan powder, but xanthan gum also works.

Garnish

Garnish the pork with fresh cilantro or your favorite green herbs.

Please note:Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

Tips

• Use coconut aminos to eliminate soy. I find the coconut aminos a bit expensive so I do use tamari on occasion.
• Eliminate the fiber syrup if you'd like to cut back on total carbs in this sweet pork recipe. You can sub it out with some more stevia or monk fruit. Or, just leave it less sweetened.
• Sear the pork before you slow cook it. This one step will lock in the juices and prevent the pork from drying out.

Instructions

There are just a few simple steps for this sticky-sweet pork loin. Most of the time you'll spend letting it cook. It literally cooks all day, filling your home with the most amazing aromas!

Season and sear the pork

First, rub the pork with salt and pepper. Then, sear it in a skillet with your favorite type of oil. You do not have to cook the pork completely, just make sure it is browned on all sides.

Then, place browned meat in the slow cooker.

Mix together sauce ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce. Once it is completely combined, pour it over the pork loin in the slow cooker.

Cook this all day.

Thicken the gravy

When the pork is completely cooked, set it on a platter. Then, thicken the gravy by pouring the juices from the slow cooker into a small saucepan.

Add some glucomannan or xanthan gum and cook until the sauce thickens.

When it is thickened to your liking, drizzle it on top of the pork.

️ Serving suggestions

This is a pretty dish that you could take along to a gathering with friends and family. The crockpot will keep it warm. If you need to feed more than ten, you can always double the recipe.

Serve some easy oven-roasted vegetables on the side! You can even drizzle some gravy on top of the veggies.

Oven-roasted asparagus will taste especially perfect with it.

Keto ramen shirataki noodle soup is a light soup that is the perfect way to start out a meal with this sweet pork.

You don't have to garnish the dish with cilantro or cut lime. But, I think the green color really makes this low-carb crockpot sweet pork recipe shine.

FAQs

Before we get to the printable recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about how to make it.

Looking for other slow cooker recipes to make for a large group or for yourself on busy days? Be sure to check out these gluten-freeketo dinner ideas. They are some of my favorites!

• Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken tastes amazing on top of chopped lettuce or as part of a keto-friendly plate of nachos.
• Crock Pot Chicken Legs And Thighs are a budget-friendly way to cook this popular cut of chicken.
• Keto Short Ribs are simple in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot - they are so good you won't even miss the carbs.
• Easy Vegan Chili is a spicy and hearty soup that you can top with all sorts of low-carb ingredients - try it with avocado slices.
• Pork Curry is amazing when you make it in the slow cooker - with only 4 grams net carbs.

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Recipe

First published June 13, 2016. Post updated on February 24, 2022, with clearer images and additional recipe tips.