Crockpot Pork Loin with Apples & Onions Sauce
Nothing screams fall like pairing pork loin with apples and onions. This slow cooker recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: 4-6 servinbs
Ingredients
- 1 two-four-pound Pork Loin with just a hint of fat around it (can be frozen or not)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large clove of garlic, minced (~1 Tablespoon of “jarlic”)
- 3 gale or fuji apples, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 whole yellow onion, cut into 1/4″ slices
- 1 cup of white wine or chicken stock
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, chili powder and cinnamon. Place the pork loin on a plate and rub all sides with the spice mixture. In the crockpot, place the seasoned pork loin. Add the minced garlic, onion, and apple chunks. Add the white wine/chicken stock. Cover and put on low.
- Cook for 5-7 hours* (see note), or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove the meat from the crock pot, wrap it with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- If you want gravy, place the remaining items from the crockpot into a pot. Place the flame on high and cook for 5-10 minutes to reduce the sauce to a creamier consistency. If you want, you can use an immersion blender to make a creamier gravy.
- Cut the meat into thin slices and either serve it with the apples and onions just as they come out of the pot, caramelized and soft, or dress it with a creamy, sweet gravy.
Notes
Note: For the time being, depending on the size of the pork loin, I insert a MEATER thermometer to ensure I don’t over- or undercook the pork.
Typically, a 2-pound will be done in about 4 hours, while a 4-pound can take closer to 7 hours.