Slow Cooker Pork Loin
Try this mouthwatering slow cooker pork loin made in a crock pot. The tender and flavorful meat is cooked to perfection with little effort.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork loin excess fat removed (cut to fit the slow cooker, if needed)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary chopped
Instructions
- Place the pork loin in the slow cooker.
- Season all sides of pork loin generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, orange juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary.
- Pour the sauce over the pork loin in the slow cooker, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
- Occasionally baste the pork loin with the sauce during the cooking process for extra flavor and moisture. If the sauce starts drying, add a splash of water to the pot.
- Once cooked, remove the pork loin from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the pork loin and serve with the sauce drizzled over the top, garnish with rosemary sprigs, optionally.
Notes
To ensure the pork loin fits properly in the slow cooker, you may need to cut it to size.
For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork loin in the sauce for 1-2 hours before placing it in the slow cooker, or overnight.
If desired, you can sear the pork loin in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker to add a caramelized crust.
Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker's settings and the thickness of the pork loin. It should be cooked until tender and reaches the recommended internal temperature of 145ºF.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg