Pork Loin with Brown Sugar Glaze Crock Pot

Transform dinnertime with this irresistibly tender Pork Loin with Brown Sugar Glaze made in a crock pot—an effortless recipe perfect for busy weekdays or weekend gatherings. This slow-cooked masterpiece features a 3-lb pork loin enveloped in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, infused with aromatic garlic and a hint of paprika. The optional quick sear locks in a golden crust before the pork slowly simmers to perfection over six hours. A finishing touch of thickened glaze, thanks to a cornstarch slurry, takes this dish to new heights of flavor. Serve this succulent centerpiece with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dishes for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of slow-cooker recipes and mouthwatering brown sugar glazes, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork loin
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.

Step 2

Rinse and pat dry the pork loin. Rub the olive oil all over the surface of the pork loin.

Step 3

Optional: Sear the pork loin in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side to develop a golden crust.

Step 4

Place the pork loin in the crock pot and pour the prepared brown sugar glaze over it, ensuring the pork is evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) is reached.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the pork loin from the crock pot, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 7

To make the glaze thicker, transfer the cooking juices from the crock pot to a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then stir it into the saucepan.

Step 8

Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens into a glossy glaze, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 9

Slice the pork loin into serving portions, drizzle the brown sugar glaze on top, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1663.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3988.7

Total Fat 211.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1075.0mg	0%
Sodium 6235.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 106.2g
Protein 374.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 6251.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.9%

Protein: 38.5%

Carbs: 12.6%