The most incredible Garlic Balsamic Pork Loin Roast you will ever taste is totally easy and low maintenance in your crock pot. It’s fall apart tender, juicy, and full of flavor! Looking for more pork loin recipes? This Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Loin Roast – it’s always a huge
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AN EASY CROCK POT PORK LOIN RECIPEI know everyone is chatting about their Instant Pots and Air Fryers, but I’m still a Slow Cooker gal at heart. On busy weeknights, I love to prep my dinner in the morning, get it into the crock pot, and then have very little to think about at dinner time. This recipe is perfect if you want to wow on a busy day; simply get it all ready, set your crock pot, and get on with your day. In several hours, this scrumptious garlic balsamic pork loin roast will be ready for you to serve at a dinner party or to your family. Seriously, it’s impressive and yummy enough for a dinner party, but so easy, and you can make it stress free. WHAT IS PORK LOIN?It’s important to know that the loin and the tenderloin are two very different cuts of meat – mainly in shape and size. The pork loin is one of the most flavorful and versatile cuts of pork. The loin is great when seared and then slow roasted. It is generally pretty lean and could come bone-in or boneless. You may find pork loin under other names like:
WHY COOK PORK LOIN IN A CROCK POT?Pork loin cooked in the Crock pot is fall-off-the-bone tender! The way the Crock pot works is that the pork loin is heated through evenly and it will literally fall apart at the fork. RECIPE INGREDIENTSThis recipe is so simple it calls for just a pork loin and an abundance of flavor-packed seasoning and spices. Here’s what you’ll need:
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT PORK LOIN
HOW LONG DOES PORK LOIN TAKE IN THE CROCK POT?Most crock pots have three settings, Low, High, and Warm. You can cook your pork loin on either LOW or HIGH, but the amount of time will differ based on which setting you choose. If you choose to cook on LOW, it will take about 6 to 8 hours depending on exactly how large the loin is. If you choose to cook on HIGH, it will take from 4 to 5 hours. HOW DO I KNOW MY PORK LOIN IS COOKED?
Pork loin is a very lean cut of meat and if cooked properly, it is juicy and tender, but when overcooked, it can become dry and tough. So, just use the thermometer and make it right, m’kay? 😊 It’s also recommended that you let pork rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes before slicing it. If you don’t let it rest, you’re going to lose all the juicy juice! 😳 SERVING IDEASThis garlic balsamic pork roast is so good with any roasted green veggie. I like to serve it with oven roasted green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, or broccoli. It also pairs really well with potatoes – roasted or mashed are my faves. Mashed cauliflower is another great pairing! HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
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ENJOY! TOOLS USED IN THIS RECIPEPrep Time 15 mins Cook Time 5 hrs Total Time 5 hrs
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 6NET CARBS: 1 gCalories: 298 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 39 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 107 mg | Sodium: 379 mg | Potassium: 665 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 123 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 19 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 1 g Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info. Take a pic and let us know how it was! Categories:Can you use pork loin in a slow cooker?How long to cook a pork roast in the slow cooker – for pork loin, 4 to 5 hours on low for tender, juicy perfection. Pork shoulder needs to be cooked for 10 hours on low for a 1.5 – 2.5kg / 3 – 5 lb pork roast.
Should pork tenderloin be cooked fast or slow?Cook it fast and hot — but keep an eye on temperature
The size and structure of a tenderloin make it perfect for cooking quickly on high heat. You want to be able to brown the outside while still keeping it a little pink on the inside.
Why is pork loin tough in crockpot?Why is meat still tough in the slow cooker? It's because you haven't let the collagen break down. Extend the cook time, make sure there's enough liquid and keep an eye on the dish.
Should you sear pork tenderloin before slow cooking?The first step is to season your meat and give it a good sear before placing it in the crock pot. If you're short on time and don't want to brown your pork first, you can place directly in the slow cooker and skip this step. I think it's really worth the extra effort though because it adds so much more flavor.
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