Slow Cooker Pork Loin
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2–3 pounds pork loin roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Optional Vegetables
3 carrots, chopped
3 potatoes, cubed
1 cup mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork
Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Pork (Optional but Recommended)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork loin on all sides for 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker
Place sliced onions and optional vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the pork loin on top.
- Make the Sauce
In a bowl mix together:
chicken broth
soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
brown sugar
garlic
thyme
rosemary
Pour the mixture over the pork.
- Cook
Cover and cook on:
LOW: 6–8 hours
HIGH: 3–4 hours
until the pork is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and Slice
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve
Serve sliced pork with the cooking juices spooned over the top.
