Description
Crock Pot Pork Loin is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish features a succulent 3-pound pork loin roast slow-cooked in a rich blend of beef broth, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, enhanced by aromatic onions and spices. The result is tender, flavorful meat that practically melts in your mouth, paired with a savory sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over the pork or serving with mashed potatoes. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for an easy meal prep option, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork loin roast
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the pork loin in a crock pot and top with sliced onions.
- In a bowl, mix beef broth, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, and black pepper; pour over pork and onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Remove pork to rest; simmer cooking liquid in a saucepan.
- Mix cold water and cornstarch for a slurry; add to simmering liquid to thicken.
- Slice pork and return it to the crock pot or serve on a dish with sauce over top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg