How to Cook: Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Loin Roast

How to Cook: Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Loin Roast

In this guide, we'll delve into the art of preparing a delectable Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Loin Roast that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests craving more. Our method involves a carefully curated dry rub to infuse the meat with irresistible flavors, followed by a quick pan-searing step to seal in the juices. Once seared to perfection, the pork loin roast is then placed in the crockpot.

Prep Time20

Slow Cooker Time:2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Loin Roast

Servings: servings

Calories: 374kcal

Equipment

Crockpot/Slow Cooker

Ingredients

PORK LOIN:

4 lb Pork Loin
1 Tbsp Olive Oil

OPTIONAL : PORK LOIN BRINE

5 Cups Water
5 Tbsp Kosher Salt

SPICE RUB

1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Thyme

HONEY GARLIC GLAZE:

5 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Tsp Ginger (fresh) (minced)
3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
⅓ Cup Honey
⅓ Cup Water
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Sriracha OPTIONAL: for added spice

Instructions

Brine the Pork Loin: In a large bowl, mix 5 cups of water and 5 tablespoons of kosher salt until dissolved. Submerge the pork loin in the brine and let it soak for two hours in the refrigerator. The brine is an optional step but highly recommended. It's amazing how tender the pork will be after just two hours in the brine.
Prepare the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of thyme.
Coat the Pork Loin: After brining, remove the pork loin from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the pork loin all over with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then evenly coat it with the prepared dry rub. If you choose not to brine the pork make sure you salt and pepper the pork loin,
Sear the Pork Loin: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Transfer to Crock Pot: Once seared, transfer the pork loin to the crock pot, setting it on HIGH for two hours.
Prepare the Honey Garlic Glaze: In a small bowl, combine 5 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced fresh ginger, 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, ⅓ cup of honey, ⅓ cup of water, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of sriracha (optional).
Glaze the Pork Loin: Pour the honey garlic glaze over the pork loin in the crock pot, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Cook Until Desired Temperature: Carefully check the temperature of the pork loin using a meat thermometer. Once it reaches an internal temperature of between 135-140 degrees Fahrenheit, remove it from the crock pot and let it rest. The temperature will increase to about 145 degrees Fahrenheit during resting.
Thicken the Glaze: Pour the remaining glaze from the crock pot into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the boiling glaze and cook until thickened.
Serve: Slice the pork loin and drizzle with the thickened honey garlic glaze. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of this crock pot honey garlic glazed pork loin roast!

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