Slow Cooker Pork Loin
Slow Cooker Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee, optional, for searing
Instructions
- 1
Rub the boneless pork loin roast all over with 1 tablespoon of oil, ensuring it's evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix the seasonings thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Evenly sprinkle the mixed seasonings all over the oiled pork loin, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter or ghee if using. Sear the seasoned pork loin for 2 to 3 minutes per side until beautifully browned on all surfaces. This step adds flavor and color.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Carefully transfer the seared pork loin into the slow cooker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the slow cooker, around the base of the pork loin.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
⏱️ 240 min
- 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the tender pork loin from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or shallow dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Using two forks, shred the pork loin into desired pieces. It should pull apart easily.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Serve the warm, tender, and flavorful shredded pork loin immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Slow Cooker Pork Loin
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee, optional, for searing
Instructions
- 1
Rub the boneless pork loin roast all over with 1 tablespoon of oil, ensuring it's evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix the seasonings thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Evenly sprinkle the mixed seasonings all over the oiled pork loin, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter or ghee if using. Sear the seasoned pork loin for 2 to 3 minutes per side until beautifully browned on all surfaces. This step adds flavor and color.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Carefully transfer the seared pork loin into the slow cooker.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the slow cooker, around the base of the pork loin.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
⏱️ 240 min - 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the tender pork loin from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or shallow dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Using two forks, shred the pork loin into desired pieces. It should pull apart easily.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Serve the warm, tender, and flavorful shredded pork loin immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min