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Juicy roasted pork tenderloin sliced on white serving platter with garlic and herb sauce.

Slow-Cooker Pork Loin

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 269 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3-pound pork loin roast
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
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  • Rub the spice mixture all over the pork loin.
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  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
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  • Place the sliced onion and chopped garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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  • Place the browned pork loin on top of the onions and garlic.
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  • In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. Pour this over the pork.
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  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the pork is tender.
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  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice the pork and serve with the juices from the slow cooker.
  • For a thicker sauce, pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir this into the saucepan and cook until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 40gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 970mgFiber: 0.5g
Keyword Slow Cooker Pork Loin
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