Here’s a tender, flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Loin recipe—set it and forget it for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meal 🍖
🍖 Slow Cooker Pork Loin
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 2–3 lb (900 g–1.4 kg) pork loin roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 cup chicken broth (or apple cider for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (optional for depth)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2–3 carrots and 2–3 potatoes, cut into chunks (optional, for a one-pot meal)
Instructions
- Season the pork
- Rub pork loin with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme/rosemary.
- Sear (optional but recommended)
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork on all sides until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side).
- Prepare slow cooker
- Place onions, garlic, and optional vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add seared pork on top. Pour broth (and soy sauce, if using) around it.
- Cook
- Cover and cook low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until pork reaches an internal temp of 145°F (63°C) and is tender.
- Rest & slice
- Remove pork and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with vegetables and pan juices.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Apple cider glaze: Add 1/4 cup apple cider and 2 tbsp brown sugar for a sweet glaze.
- Herb butter: Mix softened butter with garlic and herbs, rub on pork before cooking.
- Creamy sauce: Stir in 1/2 cup cream or sour cream into slow cooker juices for a rich sauce.
- Make-ahead: Can be cooked a day in advance and reheated—flavors improve overnight.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker pork loin with honey-garlic glaze recipe that caramelizes beautifully and is slightly sticky-sweet.
Do you want me to do that?
