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Slow Cooker Pork Loin

Pork loin doesn’t always get the credit it deserves around the dinner table. This simple, yet tender and juicy slow cooker pork loin recipe will become a repeat addition to your family favorites!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 406kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • instant-read meat thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2- pound boneless pork loin
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices pre-cooked bacon
  • ½ yellow onion sliced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

To make the pork loin:

  • Pat pork loin dry with paper towel
  • Rub evenly with spices
  • Carefully wrap bacon slices around pork loin or simply lay across the pork loin in the slow cooker
  • Add onions to slow cooker along with chicken broth and apricot preserves
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
  • Remove from slow cooker and slice to serve

To make gravy:

  • Strain the leftover juices into a saucepan and bring to a simmer
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or tapioca flour with 1 tablespoon water until smooth
  • Whisk into gravy mixture
  • Continue whisking until gravy is thickened and bubbly

Notes

  • Alternative Seasonings - Switch up your flavors by using a marinade with balsamic vinegar and rosemary, or different preserves such as plum or peach.
  • Alternative Meat Cuts to Use With This Recipe - Use the same seasoning and flavors to prepare this meal with your favorite way to cook pork chops (since they are sliced pork loin).
  • What temperature should the pork loin be when it is done? Pork should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
  • Leftover Instructions
    • Fridge - Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Freezer - Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Best way to reheat leftovers
    • Stove - Warm up a portion of pork loin in a skillet on the stove with a bit of olive oil.
    • Microwave - Reheat a single portion at a time in the microwave in 30-second increments to prevent overcooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg