Pork Loin Roast

Use your slow cooker to make a tender pork loin roast. Serve with onion gravy and mashed potatoes for a hearty comfort meal.

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Pork Loin Roast

Use your slow cooker to make a tender pork loin roast. Serve with onion gravy and mashed potatoes for a hearty comfort meal.

Ingredients :
  • 2-3 pound pork loin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 medium onion , sliced
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
Directions :
  1. Rinse the pork loin and dab dry with a paper towel.

  2. Combine the garlic powder, ginger, thyme, Kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture into pork loin.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on each side until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side.

  4. Transfer the pork loin into the slow cooker and top with the sliced onions.

  5. In a medium bowl combine the apple juice, Worcestershire Sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the pork roast.

  6. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Test with an instant read thermometer for 135°F.

  7. Remove the pork and tent with foil to keep warm while resting. Meanwhile, prepare the gravy.