Slow Cooker Pork Loin

Transform your weeknight dinners with this tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Loin recipe! Featuring a perfectly seasoned pork loin seared to golden perfection and slow-cooked to juicy tenderness in a luscious blend of honey, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth, this dish is as effortless as it is delicious. The combination of paprika, thyme, and garlic powder creates an aromatic crust, while the honey-infused sauce delivers a subtle sweetness that beautifully complements the savory notes. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this one-pot wonder takes just 15 minutes of prep before your slow cooker does the rest. Serve it with a drizzle of the rich, optional thickened sauce for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that’s guaranteed to impress! Keywords: Slow Cooker Pork Loin, easy dinner recipe, tender pork loin, honey garlic sauce, one-pot meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork loin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork loin and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and onion powder.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork loin, ensuring all sides are coated.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Sear the pork loin on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side, until the exterior is golden brown. This step locks in flavor.

Step 6

Transfer the seared pork loin to the slow cooker.

Step 7

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic.

Step 8

Pour the liquid mixture over the pork loin in the slow cooker.

Step 9

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the pork loin is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the pork loin from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Optional: To thicken the sauce, transfer the liquid from the slow cooker to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to your desired consistency.

Step 12

Slice the pork loin, serve with the sauce drizzled on top, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1746.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3804.2

Total Fat 219.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1075.0mg	0%
Sodium 3949.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 52.6g
Protein 372.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314.5mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 6165.4mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 40.1%

Carbs: 6.7%