A delicious and tender pork loin cooked in a flavorful apple cider sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:6-8 hours
Total Time:6 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 to 3 pounds pork loin
2 cups apple cider
1 cup apple slices (fresh or canned, drained)
1 medium onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the pork loin on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the slow cooker, combine apple cider, apple slices, sliced onion, minced garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to combine.
Place the seared pork loin on top of the apple mixture in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Once cooked, remove the pork loin from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve slices of pork with the apple mixture spooned over the top.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the pork loin in apple cider and spices overnight before cooking.
You can substitute the apple slices with pears for a different flavor profile, or add dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness.