Crock Pot Pork Loin with Vegetables: An easy slow cooker pork loin recipe with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a rich tangy gravy. Show
Crock Pot Pork LoinWe’re serving up a delicious Crock Pot Pork Loin Recipe… But first, let me just say, I never get tired of simple crock pot meals. Especially those that are healthy, yet cozy and inviting. We eat a lot of chicken and fish in our house, with the occasional grilled steak on the weekend. Yet one protein I feel often gets sadly overlooked is good ol’ pork. In the summer I tend to grill whole pork tenderloin and serve it with salad. However, the rest of the year I almost forget it exists. What a shame. I’m trying to remedy the pork-less rut this spring, by cooking some of my favorite pork laden comfort foods. Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables is an old classic I’ve made for years, just not as often as I would like. It’s extremely simple to make, with just one whole pork tenderloin, a few veggies, and a simple pour-over sauce that turns into a rich savory-sweet gravy while cooking. What’s not to love? Pork Tenderloin Crock Pot IngredientsHere’s what you’ll need for this simply delicious pork recipe.
Now for the sauce which marinates the pork and the vegetables and eventually turns into the gravy.
What Is The Difference Between Pork Loin And Pork Tenderloin?Although they sound alike Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin come from different parts of the pig. A pork loin is a larger and often tougher cut of meat that usually needs to be cooked for a much longer period of time. However pork tenderloin is long and narrow, so it cooks much faster than pork loin. It’s great for grilling! Yet make sure not to overcook it because it dries out quickly. Fortunately, in this recipe, the crock pot makes it possible to use either pork tenderloin or pork loin. How To Make Crock Pot Pork Loin With Vegetables
For The Gravy
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Pork Tenderloin Q&ADo I Have To Sear It First?Searing the pork loin helps lock in the juices and also give the exterior an appealing appearance. You do not have to sear it first, but it will definitely look and taste better if you do. Can This Recipe Be Made With Chicken Broth Instead?Yes, it can! Use either beef or chicken broth. If you are looking for a recipe using less salt try using low sodium broth. Can’t Find Apple Butter!?If you can’t find Apple Butter at your local grocery store, you can always make it at home. One of my blogger friends Gina has an amazing Homemade Apple Butter Recipe. You would have to make the apple butter ahead of time but it is SO worth it! Or you can always try to order it online. Good luck! This Crock Pot Pork Loin recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. It’s a sure bet with the starkest meat-and-potato eaters and fills the kitchen with a marvelous aroma that wafts over you as you walk in the door after a long day. Give it a try!
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Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin with VegetablesCrock Pot Pork Loin with Vegetables: An easy slow cooker pork loin recipe with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a rich tangy gravy. Servings: 6
Calories: 495kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 60g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 172mg, Sodium: 985mg, Potassium: 1815mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 10435IU, Vitamin C: 26.5mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 4.8mg Making this recipe? Follow us on Instagram and tag @ASpicyPerspective so we can share what you’re cooking! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Musselman’s Apple Butter. All opinions are my own. 5 SECRETS EVERY CHEF SHOULD KNOWNEW! FREE EMAIL SERIES How long does it take to cook a pork roast with potatoes and carrots?Put the pork on a rack in a roasting pan and place in the oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees, and roast meat for about 45 minutes. Toss the potatoes and carrots with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place in the pan around the pork. Roast another 75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
How long should you cook pork in a slow cooker?2 – 4 hours, cook it for 4 – 6 hours on High or 8 – 12 hours on Low.
How long do you slow cook a pork roast per pound?On LOW you should cook the roast for 2 hours per pound and on HIGH 1 hour per pound + 1 hour. Just make sure your roast has an internal temperature of 145 degrees F tested with a meat thermometer.
Can you put raw pork in a slow cooker?Aim for High Flavor, Low Fat
You can place raw pork directly into the slow cooker, but for a deeper, richer flavor without much added fat, first brown all sides of the cut briefly in heated olive oil.
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