Pork Loin with Brown Sugar Glaze Crock Pot
Transform dinnertime with this irresistibly tender Pork Loin with Brown Sugar Glaze made in a crock pot—an effortless recipe perfect for busy weekdays or weekend gatherings. This slow-cooked masterpiece features a 3-lb pork loin enveloped in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, infused with aromatic garlic and a hint of paprika. The optional quick sear locks in a golden crust before the pork slowly simmers to perfection over six hours. A finishing touch of thickened glaze, thanks to a cornstarch slurry, takes this dish to new heights of flavor. Serve this succulent centerpiece with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dishes for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of slow-cooker recipes and mouthwatering brown sugar glazes, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork loin
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.
Rinse and pat dry the pork loin. Rub the olive oil all over the surface of the pork loin.
Optional: Sear the pork loin in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side to develop a golden crust.
Place the pork loin in the crock pot and pour the prepared brown sugar glaze over it, ensuring the pork is evenly coated.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) is reached.
Once cooked, remove the pork loin from the crock pot, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
To make the glaze thicker, transfer the cooking juices from the crock pot to a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then stir it into the saucepan.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens into a glossy glaze, about 3-5 minutes.
Slice the pork loin into serving portions, drizzle the brown sugar glaze on top, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 972 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1111 mg | 24% | |
*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.
