This High-Protein Slow Cooker Pork Is Meal Prep You’ll Look Forward to Eating
A high-protein slow cooker recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, freezer meals, and busy weeknights.
Meal prep works best when it makes life easier.
That’s why I love recipes like this Vietnamese-inspired slow cooker pork. It takes just a few minutes to throw together, the slow cooker does the work, and you end up with a flavorful, protein-packed meal that’s ready whenever you need it.
No complicated ingredients. No spending your entire Sunday in the kitchen.
Just a simple recipe that helps make consistency easier.
One of the biggest reasons people struggle with healthy eating isn’t because they don’t know what to eat. It’s because life gets busy.
When dinner isn’t ready, takeout starts looking really good.
Having a high-protein meal waiting in the refrigerator or freezer gives future us an easier choice.
That’s why freezer meals are one of my favorite strategies for sustainable weight loss. Convenience isn’t cheating. Convenience is one of the best tools we have for staying consistent.
This recipe is incredibly versatile. Serve it over rice, on top of a salad, tucked into lettuce wraps, or alongside roasted vegetables. I also love making a double batch so I can freeze a few portions for the weeks when life goes sideways.
Each 5-ounce serving provides 161 calories and 29 grams of protein, making it an easy way to increase your daily protein intake.
Protein helps keep us full, supports muscle while we’re losing fat, and makes meals more satisfying. That’s especially important as we get older and want to preserve strength and support healthy aging.
Vietnamese Slow Cooker Pork
Makes 3 servings
Doubles well
Ingredients
1 lb pork tenderloin
¼ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, sliced
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar substitute
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Shred the pork and stir it back into the sauce.
Serve over rice, salad, lettuce wraps, or with pickled vegetables.
Per 5-ounce serving:
161 calories | 29g protein
I’d love to know how you serve this one. Are you making rice bowls, salads, or stocking your freezer for future meals? Leave a comment below and let me know.