Crock Pot Pork Loin – Set & Forget!

This Crock Pot Pork Loin is the kind of dinner that solves the “what’s for dinner” question before your day even starts. You set it in the morning, and by the time you walk back in the door, dinner is handled.

The pork cooks low and slow with apples and onions, building that savory-sweet flavor while staying tender and juicy. And yes, there’s gravy – because that rich, homemade sauce is what pulls everything together.

My family loves this recipe, it’s a good one to make during the week or even a busy weekend. The long cooking time means I can set it, forget it, and get on with my day. Perfect for when life gets a little crazy, or you have a burst of inspiration to be organized on any given morning.

No time in the morning? Prep this meal the night before and let it hang out in the fridge overnight, and then just dump and run in the morning.

Step-by-step photos and instructions are below, but you can jump right to the recipe card if you wish!

• Set it and forget it. The slow cooker does all the work, so you can go about your day and still end up with a solid, home-cooked dinner.
• Tender, juicy pork every time. Slow cooking keeps the pork loin moist and sliceable, not dry or tough.
• Sweet and savory combo. The apples and onions cook down into the sauce, giving you that perfect balance without any extra effort.
• Easy ingredients. Nothing complicated here – just pantry staples and a few fresh items you probably already have.
• Flexible serving options. Serve it sliced with the apples and onions, or add the gravy and turn it into a full-on comfort meal.

If you love pork, you’ll really enjoy this Pork Schnitzel or this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (Texas Style)

I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.

• Vegetable oil. Used for searing and building flavor at the start.
• Seasonings. Garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, salt and pepper bring a simple, savory flavor to the pork.
• Chicken stock, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. This combo creates a rich, tangy, and slightly savory sauce. Use homemade chicken stock or store-bought broth – both work great.
• Pork loin. You’ll need a 3 to 4 pound pork loin. This cut is perfect for slow cooking and turns tender and juicy.
• Apples. Any variety works. Granny Smith gives a more tart flavor, while Gala or Honeycrisp leans sweeter.
• Onions. Just peel, chop, and toss them in. They soften and add flavor as everything cooks.

How to make this recipe

Get prepped. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, thyme, and salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the chicken stock and apple cider vinegar.

Season and brown. Rub the pork loin with the seasoning, then brown on all sides in the hot skillet. Add the onions and apples to the crockpot, then place the browned pork loin on top.

Cook. Pour in the chicken stock mixture along with the soy sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the pork is tender.

Serve. Remove the pork loin along with the apples and onions from the crockpot. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

To Make Gravy in the Crockpot

Remove all but 2 cups of liquid from the crockpot. In ½ cup of the removed liquid, whisk in the cornstarch until smooth. Pour it back into the crockpot and cook on high for 15 minutes, whisking constantly until thickened.

To Make Gravy on the Stovetop

Remove 2 cups of liquid from the crockpot. Add 1½ cups to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. In the remaining ½ cup, whisk in the cornstarch until smooth, then add it to the saucepan, whisking constantly until thickened.

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Crock Pot Pork Loin

Author Kylee Ayotte

Servings 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 8 hours hrs

Total Time: 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

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Set and forget this easy recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Loin! Comfort food that cooks all day, ready to eat when you get home!

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Equipment

• Slow Cooker
• Large skillet

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoons cracked pepper
• ▢ 2 cups chicken stock
• ▢ 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 3-4 pound pork loin
• ▢ 2 apples peeled, cored and quartered
• ▢ 2 onions quartered
• ▢ 3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

• Heat the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Mix together 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoons cracked pepper in a small bowl.
• Whisk together 2 cups chicken stock, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar.
• Rub the 3-4 pound pork loin with the mixed seasoning, and brown on all sides.
• Add 2 onions (quartered) and 2 apples (peeled, cored and quartered) to the crockpot, add the browned pork loin on top.
• Pour in the stock, soy sauce & apple cider vinegar, place the lid on the crockpot and cook for 8 hours on low.
• Remove pork loin and apples/onions from the crockpot.
• Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then slice.
• Serve with the onions, apples, and gravy.
• Devour.

TO MAKE GRAVY IN THE CROCKPOT

• Remove all but 2 cups of liquid. In ½ cup of the removed liquid, whisk in 3 tablespoons corn starch until smooth. Whisk back into the crockpot, and heat on high for 15 minutes.
• Whisk constantly until thickened.

TO MAKE GRAVY ON THE STOVETOP

• Remove 2 cups of liquid and add 1 ½ cups to a small saucepan, heating over medium-high heat.
• In the remaining ½ cup of the liquid, whisk in the cornstarch until smooth, then add to the saucepan, whisking until thickened.

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Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

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About Kylee Ayotte

I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee