Italian Style Crock Pot Pork Loins
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and hearty Italian Style Crock Pot Pork Loins recipe! This dish combines tender, slow-cooked pork loin with a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, onions, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley. The crock pot method ensures the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the vibrant sauce, featuring diced tomatoes and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, perfectly complements every bite. Prep this dish in just 15 minutes, then let your slow cooker work its magic for 6-8 hours. Serve it over pasta, creamy polenta, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the savory goodness, and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for an authentic Italian flair. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking an easy, slow-cooked Italian feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoons dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the pork loin with salt and pepper on all sides.
Sear the pork loin in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer it to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic and diced onion until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, chicken broth, oregano, basil, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Pour the tomato mixture over the pork loin in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Remove the pork loin from the crock pot and shred it if desired, or cut it into thick slices.
Serve the pork loin with the tomato sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.8 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.5 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 752 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 4948 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 276.4 g | 553% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 981 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 5328 mg | 113% | |
*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.
