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Introduction
Today I have the pleasure of presenting you a delicious recipe for pork loin roast in crockpot. I created this recipe because it took me quite a long time to find the right way to cook pork loin roast that the whole family would enjoy.
So, if your children also prefer meat with a soft texture and you find it difficult to cook pork for them, I recommend you to try this recipe for pork loin roast in crockpot. I guarantee that it will be absolutely delicious.
The secret for the best pork loin roast in crockpot
As it can be easily deduced from the name of the recipe – pork loin roast in crockpot – this dish will be cooked using a Crockpot. In my case, it is a Crockpot Express Multicooker, but you can successfully use any other type of slow cooker or a multicooker that has the slow cooking function.
The secret to obtaining a fabulous pork loin roast in crockpot is represented, in addition to slow cooking, by marinating the meat in advance.
Basically, at least 4 hours before cooking, but even a day before, I recommend marinating the pork loin. You can choose a marinade that you particularly like, or use the marinade from this recipe.
Thus, the crockpot pork loin roast will be extremely tender and tasty.
Pork loin roast in crockpot recipe
Ingredients
- 700 g boneless pork loin
- 6-7 garlic cloves
- 150 g homemade ketchup
- 150 g mustard
- 100 g olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- First, you need to rinse the pork loin with cold water. If necessary, remove the excessive water by using a paper towel
- Then, using a knife, score the pork loin
- Scrub the pork loin with salt, pepper and a little olive oil
- Then, using a garlic press, crush the garlic cloves
- Place the crushed garlic and the other ingredients for the marinade (olive oil, ketchup, mustard, salt, black pepper, honey) into a bowl.
- Mix them well
- Now, brush the pork loin with the marinade on each side
- Place the pork loin covered with marinade into a plastic bag and pour the remaining marinade into the bag
- Seal the bag (I recommend you to seal the bag using a vacuum sealer, but if you don’t have one, try to close the bag after you take out as much air as possible)
- Place the bag into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before cooking
- After that time, place the marinated pork loin into the slow cooker
- Cook the marinated pork loin for 8 hours using the LOW temperature of the slow cooker (or 4-5 Hours using the HIGH temperature of the slow cooker)
- After that, preheat the oven at 200O C (392O F)
- Gently place the slow cooked pork loin on a plate and slice it
- Transfer the slices of slow cooked pork loin in a roasting tray covered with vegetable oil
- Pour a generous amount of the liquid from the slow cooker over the pork loin slices
- Roast the pork loin into the preheated oven for approx. 20 minutes (make sure to flip the slices on each side)
- In the end, leave the pork loin to cool for 10 minutes before serving
- I recommend to serve the pork loin with rice or potatoes
Nutrition
Different ways to marinate pork
As I have said on other occasions, marinating meat before cooking is an extremely important step for obtaining a tender and delicious dish.
If we are talking about pork, I have a marinade that I prefer, whether I am cooking pork loin or grilled pork.
This marinade can be also used successfully for pork ribs.
My favorite marinade for any type of pork is based on the following ingredients: olive oil, garlic, homemade ketchup, mustard, a little honey, salt and pepper. There are other types of marinade, but I prefer this one when it comes to pork. If you are a fan of pork dishes, I also recommend you this Cast Iron Roasted Pork Loin recipe.
On the other hand, if we are talking about the perfect marinade for chicken or turkey, it will always be based on yogurt, olive oil and garlic. In this regard, I highly recommend you a portion of Greek Yogurt Crockpot Chicken, which will delight your taste buds.
And for fish, especially if we are talking about salmon, the honey and mustard marinade is absolutely fabulous. I recommend you to try the Honey Mustard Salmon recipe to convince yourself.
Different ways to cook pork in the Crockpot
As I already mentioned, I like to cook pork in the Crockpot. I think it gives it a soft texture, which my daughter will definitely like.
I don’t know about other kids, but Sofia prefers extremely soft meat. That’s why I bought the Crockpot Express Multicooker. Whether I choose to use the slow cooker function or a pressure-cooking program, I always achieve extremely soft meat using this device.
When it comes to pork in particular, I use the Crockpot Express Multicooker either to tenderize the meat, as is the case of this pork loin roast recipe in the crockpot, or for other faster recipes.
For example, using the SOUP program, you can get an absolutely delicious vegetable and pork soup in a very short time and without effort. In this regard, I recommend you to try the Meatballs soup recipe, which is both delicious and nutritious.
Moreover, using the MEAT/STEW program, you can easily make Potatoes Stew, which can be served with or without meat, depending on your preference.
Last but not least, using the BEANS program, you can make a delicious portion of Chilli con Carne, using minced pork or a mixture with minced beef.
FAQ
How long to cook a pork loin roast in the crockpot?
Depending on the cooking temperature, pork loin roast can be prepared in two ways in the crockpot (or another slow cooker):
– 8 hours at LOW temperature
– 4.5 h at HIGH temperature
How to cook a pork loin in the crockpot?
Pork loin can be cooked in a Crockpot mainly using the slow cooker function.
If you have a Crockpot Express Multicooker, you can also cook pork loin using the MEAT preset program.
What’s the best marinade for pork loin?
The best marinade for pork loin is based on the following simple ingredients:
– olive oil
– ketchup
– mustard
– salt and black pepper
– garlic
– honey
How to cook tender pork loin?
The easiest way to cook tender pork loin is by slow cooking it. Also, marinating the pork loin before cooking it represents an extremely important step for achieving a tender pork loin roast.
Is pork loin healthy?
Pork loin is a healthy dish. In addition, if you choose to prepare roasted marinated pork loin, I guarantee you will get an extremely healthy and delicious meal.
