Crock Pot Pork Loin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Pork Loin
Description
The preparation starts by trimming most visible fat from a pork loin, leaving a thin layer for flavor, followed by searing in olive oil until golden brown on all sides. A sauce is prepared combining balsamic vinegar, balsamic reduction, soy sauce, olive oil, molasses, brown sugar, chicken broth, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, smoked paprika, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
The seared pork loin is placed fat side up in a slow cooker, covered with the sauce and rosemary sprigs, then cooked for several hours on low or high heat. This method allows the loin to slowly absorb the sauce’s flavors while becoming tender.
After cooking, the meat rests covered in foil before slicing or shredding, with the choice of serving it over rice or preferred side dishes. A garnish of fresh rosemary and chopped parsley can add fresh herbal notes and visual appeal.
Ingredients
- 3 ½-4 pound pork loin trimmed of fat with just a little left for flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 rosemary sprigs
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Balsamic reduction
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon italian herbs dry
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Meat:
- Pat dry the loin using paper towels. Next, trim out the visible fat from the top, leaving just a very thin layer that will add more flavor when cooking.
- Place a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and when the oil starts shimmering, add the loin to it. Sear it for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it is a nice golden brown color.
Balsamic Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine all the SAUCE ingredients. Whisk to combine.
Slow Cook:
- Add the seared loin to the slow cooker, fat side up. Next, pour the sauce all over the meat. Add the rosemary sprigs. Cover the slow cooker with the lid, and cook for 8-9 hours on LOW or 4-5 hours on HIGH.
Serve:
- Once done cooking, remove the meat from the pot and transfer it to a cutting board.
- Cover it with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- You can either slice it or shred it, serve with rice or your favorite sides.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1044mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 901mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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