Pork Loin Roast

Pork Loin Roast

Use your slow cooker to make a tender pork loin roast. Serve with onion gravy and mashed potatoes for a hearty comfort meal.

Ingredients :

• 2-3 pound pork loin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups apple juice
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 medium onion , sliced
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup water

Directions

1. Rinse the pork loin and dab dry with a paper towel.
2. Combine the garlic powder, ginger, thyme, Kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture into pork loin.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on each side until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side.
4. Transfer the pork loin into the slow cooker and top with the sliced onions.
5. In a medium bowl combine the apple juice, Worcestershire Sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the pork roast.
6. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Test with an instant read thermometer for 135°F.
7. Remove the pork and tent with foil to keep warm while resting. Meanwhile, prepare the gravy.