Heavenly Pork Loin Recipe 🍖
Description: This heavenly pork loin recipe yields meat so tender, you’ll find yourself scooping it off with a spoon and spreading it on crackers for a delectable snack. It’s also perfect for sandwiches, though some might mistake its tenderness for a pâté – hence the playful name!
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Serving: 1 pork loin
Ingredients:
- 1 pork loin
- 2 onions
- 4 cloves of garlic
- A handful of fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or sage)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mrs. Dash (or your preferred seasoning)
- Stock (enough to cover the meat)
- Olive oil
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 2 | Cut the onions into eighths or slice them into 1/4-inch rings. |
| 3 | Trim any excess fat from the pork loin. |
| 4 | In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash together. Coat the pork loin with this seasoning mixture, ensuring an even layer on all sides. |
| 5 | Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork loin to the skillet and sear it until all sides are well browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. |
| 6 | Remove the pork loin from the skillet and set it aside to cool slightly. |
| 7 | Place the onions in the bottom of your slow cooker. |
| 8 | Deglaze the skillet with half of the stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. |
| 9 | Pour the deglazed liquid over the onions in the slow cooker. |
| 10 | Add the cloves of garlic and fresh herbs to the slow cooker. |
| 11 | Carefully transfer the seared pork loin to the slow cooker, nestling it on top of the onions, garlic, and herbs. |
| 12 | Pour enough of the remaining stock over the pork loin to cover it completely. |
| 13 | Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to high heat. Let the pork loin cook undisturbed for at least five hours, or longer if possible. The longer it cooks, the more tender it will become. |
| 14 | Once the pork loin is cooked through and tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. |
| 15 | Allow the pork loin to cool slightly before slicing it into thin pieces. |
| 16 | Strain the liquid from the slow cooker, reserving it for another recipe if desired. |
| 17 | Serve the sliced pork loin hot as a main dish or let it cool completely before using it for sandwiches or snacks. Enjoy your heavenly creation! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 800.8
- Total Fat: 23.4g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 57.6mg
- Sodium: 2756.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 92.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugars: 37g
- Protein: 52.1g
Keywords:
Meat, Pork, Weeknight, Easy, Inexpensive
This heavenly pork loin recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household, whether enjoyed as a main course or transformed into delicious sandwiches or snacks. Its simplicity, tenderness, and flavor make it a standout dish for any occasion!
