Cajun Pork Loin Roast in a Crock Pot
Infuse your dinner table with the bold, zesty flavors of the South with this Cajun Pork Loin Roast in a Crock Pot. This recipe combines the simplicity of slow-cooking with the rich, smoky heat of Cajun spices, creating a tender, juicy pork roast that's bursting with flavor. Rubbed with a robust blend of Cajun seasoning, seared to golden perfection, and slow-cooked alongside a medley of colorful onions and bell peppers, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A seasoned broth enhanced with paprika, thyme, and optional cayenne adds deep layers of flavor that soak effortlessly into every bite. Perfect for a no-fuss meal prep, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of hands-on preparation before the crock pot works its magic, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it sliced and paired with the tender vegetables for a hearty, satisfying dinner, complete with the savory juices as a built-in gravy. This is comfort food with a Cajun twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork loin roast
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Pat the pork loin roast dry with paper towels. Rub the Cajun seasoning evenly over all sides of the pork.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Slice the yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into thin strips.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin roast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the bottom of your crock pot, layer the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to create a bed for the pork roast.
Place the seared pork loin roast on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.
In a small bowl, mix together the chicken broth, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the pork and vegetables in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork roast is tender and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
Once cooked, remove the pork from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the pork loin roast with the tender vegetables and some of the flavorful juices from the crock pot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.9 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.7 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1075 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 6565 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 376.1 g | 752% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 6823 mg | 145% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
