Here’s a simple, reliable slow cooker pork loin recipe that comes out tender, juicy, and flavorful with minimal effort.
🥘 Slow Cooker Pork Loin Recipe
🛒 Ingredients
- 1.5–2 kg Pork loin (trim excess fat if needed)
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced or sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (optional, adds depth)
- 1–2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for slight sweetness)
🔥 Instructions
1) Sear (optional but recommended)
- Heat oil in a pan
- Brown pork loin on all sides for 2–3 minutes each
- This locks in flavor
2) Prepare slow cooker
- Place sliced onion and garlic at the bottom
- Pour in broth + soy sauce
3) Season pork
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, thyme
- Rub all over the pork loin
4) Cook
- Place pork on top of onions
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–8 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
5) Finish
- Pork is done when it reaches safe internal tenderness and easily pulls apart with a fork
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing
- Spoon juices over the top for extra flavor
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes
- Steamed vegetables
- Rice or dinner rolls
- Leftovers make great sandwiches
💡 Tips for best results
- Don’t overcook or it may dry out (loin is lean)
- Add carrots or potatoes to cook alongside the meat
- For gravy: thicken the cooking juices with a little cornstarch
If you want, I can also give you a “fall-apart pulled pork version” (more juicy and shredded) or a low-sodium healthy version for seniors.