Tender Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Loin Recipe with Vegetables Made Easy
A simple and comforting slow cooker pork loin recipe featuring a sweet and savory brown sugar garlic glaze with perfectly cooked vegetables. Ideal for busy days, this recipe delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork and flavorful veggies with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2–3 pounds boneless pork loin roast
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- 4–5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 medium red potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: splash of apple cider vinegar
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Place sliced onions, carrots, and quartered potatoes around and under the pork loin in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the pork and vegetables, then dust the brown sugar on top of the pork loin.
- Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until pork is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
- Remove the pork loin and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the vegetables and cooking liquid.
Notes
Searing the pork loin before slow cooking is crucial for locking in moisture and developing flavor. Keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking to maintain heat and moisture. Cut vegetables into large chunks to avoid mushiness. Adjust seasoning after cooking if needed. Optional additions include apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, or swapping potatoes for cauliflower for a low-carb version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
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