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Crock Pot Pork Loin Recipe is so tender and flavorful. Top each slice with gravy for the best comfort food with very little work.
Pork loin is such an easy meat to prepare and turns out very tender in the crock pot. The gravy makes the dish even better and I could eat it by the spoonful.
You can make this for Sunday dinner and it will taste like you spent all day in the kitchen. This slow cooker recipe is easy enough for busy weeknights because it is as simple as tossing it in the crock pot.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Pork loin is a lean cut of meat that is loaded with flavor. Slow cooking pork loin cooks it tender and juicy with simple ingredients. Prep time is easy and the perfect meal to serve for friends or for a weeknight meal.
Add your favorite seasoning and side dishes for a complete meal idea.
Ingredients
- Pork Loin
- White Onion
- Minced Garlic
- Ground Ginger
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Soy Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Chicken Broth
- Limes
- Cornstarch
- Cold Water
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Variations Ideas
- Seasoning – Feel free to change the spices to what you prefer. I have used fresh herbs for added flavor. Start by adding in about ¼ teaspoon of paprika, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
- Sauce – Substitute the chicken broth for apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar for a delicious variation.
- Cuts of Pork – Feel free to use different cuts of pork in this recipe with these same ingredients.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Place the pork loin roast in the crock pot fat side up. Top the roast with the sliced onions and garlic.
Step 2 – In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ground ginger, thyme leaves, salt, pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar chicken broth and lime juice.
Step 3 – Pour this mixture on top of the roast in the crock pot.
Step 4 – Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Cook until the pork roast reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and slice the pork loin.
- Step 5 – Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with the cold water.
- Step 6 – Pour the sauce from the crock pot into a small pan. Heat over medium high heat.
- Step 7 – Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid.
- Step 8 – Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
- Step 9 – Serve the sliced and juicy pork roast with the gravy poured on top. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary based on the size of your pork loin and your slow cooker.
- Checking the Temperature – We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure pork loin is cooked through.
- Gravy – Mixing the sauce with cornstarch slurry to make a delicious gravy to pour over the pork loin and side dishes.
Serving Suggestions
This pork loin is delicious served with many different side dish recipes. Make Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Instant pot White Rice Recipe, or a salad. My kids always want a side of BBQ Sauce for dipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Shred leftovers for sandwiches, sliders or even tacos. This is a great way to have another meal without anymore work.
Store leftover pork loin in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If stored properly pork loin will last about 3-4 days.
Yes, you can freeze this pork loin recipe. Place in a freezer container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When ready to serve the slow cooker pork loin again, thaw overnight in the fridge. Then reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
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Crock Pot Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 4 pound pork loin fat trimmed
- 1/2 white onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 fresh limes (juiced)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Place the pork loin in the crock pot fat side up.
- In a small bowl mix all the other ingredients except the corn starch. Pour over the pork loin.
- Top the roast with the sliced onions and garlic.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ground ginger, thyme leaves, salt, pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar chicken broth and lime juice.
- Pour this mixture on top of the roast in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the pork roast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove and slice the pork loin.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with the cold water.
- Pour the sauce from the crock pot into a small pan. Heat over medium high heat.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid.
- Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
- Serve the sliced pork roast with the gravy poured on top. Enjoy!
I would cook the pork loin on high pressure for 25-30 minutes with a full natural release. Thank you.
Hi I would like to know the cook time for the pork loin in an instant pot.