Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chipotle Pork is tender pork loin cooked in a sweet, tangy, and smoky honey lime chipotle sauce. The honey adds a touch of sweetness, while fresh lime juice and chipotle peppers give the pork plenty of bold flavor.
If you are a fan of Mexican pork recipes, also try my Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas and Tamales Rojos.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️
- Easy slow cooker dinner. Once the pork is seared and the sauce is mixed, the slow cooker does most of the work.
- Sweet, smoky, and tangy. Honey, fresh lime juice, and chipotle peppers give the pork a delicious balance of flavors.
- Tender pork. Cooking the pork loin in the slow cooker with the sauce and onions keeps it flavorful and juicy.
- Simple ingredients. You only need a handful of everyday ingredients to make this flavorful pork dinner.
-Maggie
👩🏼🍳 Instructions
Making the Honey Lime Chipotle Sauce
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chopped chipotle in adobo sauce.
- Set aside until ready to use.
Pro Tip: Make the sauce up to 3 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator. This makes dinner prep even easier.
Cooking the Pork Loin
- In a large skillet, heat the oil.
- Salt and pepper the pork loin on all sides.
- Add pork in the oil and sear on all sides.
- Add the sliced onions to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the seared pork loin on top of the onions.
- Pour the honey lime chipotle sauce all over the pork.
- Set the slow cooker for 4-6 hours on high, or until the thickest part of the pork reaches 145°F.
- Once the pork is ready, let the meat rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Top with juices from the slow cooker, onions, lime and cilantro.
🙋🏻♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Pork tenderloin can be used, but it is smaller, so it will cook faster. Check the temperature early to avoid overcooking.
Yes. Use one chipotle pepper for a milder flavor. You can also leave the chipotle out, although you will lose some of the smoky flavor.
Yes, but I recommend searing it first. Browning the pork adds extra flavor and gives the finished dish a better texture.
Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork. The pork should reach 145°F, followed by a short rest before slicing.
Resting the pork for a few minutes allows the juices to redistribute, which helps keep the slices moist instead of letting the juices run out onto the cutting board.
Yes. Cook the pork on low for 6–8 hours, or until the thickest part reaches 145°F. Cooking time can vary depending on the size and shape of the pork loin, so use a thermometer to check for doneness.
Yes. Store the cooked pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with some of the cooking juices to help keep it moist.
🍴 Serve with These Mexican Side Dishes
- Arroz Mexicano
- Ensalada de Nopales
- Frijoles Charros
- Papas con Rajas
- Ensalada de Coditos
- Frijoles Refritos
This Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chipotle Pork is an easy dinner with plenty of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor. Serve it with rice and beans, or turn the leftovers into tacos for another easy meal.
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chipotle Pork Loin
Ingredients
To Cook the Pork Loin:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2.5 lbs pork loin
- 1 teaspoon salt (to season pork)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (to season pork)
- ½ onion sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth
To Make The Honey Lime Chipotle Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 juiced limes
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely minced
- ½ bunch cilantro chopped
Serve with:
- ½ lime
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
To Make The Honey Lime Chipotle Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chipotle.
- Set aside until ready to use.
To Cook the Pork Loin:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil.
- Salt and pepper the pork loin on all sides.
- Add pork to the hot skillet and sear well.
- Once browned on all sides, remove the pork from the skillet.
- Add the sliced onions to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the seared pork loin on top of the onions.
- Pour the sauce all over the pork along with the chicken broth.
- Set the slow cooker for 4-6 hours on high, or until the thermometer reads 145 degrees.
- Once the pork is ready, let the meat cool slightly before slicing.
- Top with juices from the slow cooker.
- Serve with lime wedges and top with chopped cilantro.
I slow cook often, but never done a pork loin before. Bet it’s super tender!
My favorite part is the juice it renders in the slow cooker. So yummy!
Love that flavor combo!
Me too. It’s delicious!
I don’t have a microwave now, but I do love my slow cooker! And I don’t think we could resist shredding up this pork to make tacos with all the lovely flavors you’ve added.
That’s exactly what we did. Tacos everyday!
Love the flavor combo! cilantro + lime is perfect in my book!
Couldn’t agree with you more. 🙂
This sounds lovely for a comforting weeknight meal!
I’m all about EASY weeknight meals. 🙂