Crock Pot Apple Glazed Pork Roast
Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly comforting, this Crock Pot Apple Glazed Pork Roast is the ultimate fall-inspired dinner that practically cooks itself! This recipe combines a perfectly seared pork loin roast with a luscious apple glaze made from applesauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Thanks to the magic of the slow cooker, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender as it infuses with the sweet and tangy glaze. The dish is finished with an optional garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this easy slow cooker recipe pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp apple slaw. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes, this hearty meal is a stress-free way to impress and enjoy classic autumn flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork loin roast
- 1.5 cups applesauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork loin roast dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the crock pot. Place the seared pork roast into the crock pot.
Pour the apple glaze mixture evenly over the pork roast, making sure to cover it as much as possible.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Optional: For a thicker glaze, remove the cooked pork roast from the crock pot, transfer the glaze to a small saucepan, and simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes to thicken.
Slice or shred the pork roast as desired and spoon the apple glaze over the top.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.2 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.3 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1075 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 3727 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 370.3 g | 741% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 6232 mg | 133% | |
*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.
