Published 9/19/2023 We have countless delicious pork recipes on FFF and this slow cooker pork loin is one of the best. When developing this slow cooker pork loin recipe, it was important to us that it was a whole meal and not just meat. Why slow-cook a meal for 4 hours if it isn’t a whole meal? This slow cooker pork loin is slow-cooked with potatoes that are mashed to perfection. After 4 hours, you are left with a well-balanced meal with only a little prep.
What You Need for Slow Cooker Pork Loin
You need a slow cooker for this recipe as well as a cast iron pan to sear the pork for a crusty outside. Other than the tools, you’ll need a pork loin roast, pork dry rub, and potatoes.
Substitutions & Variations
Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for a smoky kick. Potatoes: try sweet potatoes instead of Yukon potatoes. Broth: Vegetable or chicken broth can replace beef broth for a twist.
Storage
Let your pork loin cool completely. Then, transfer it into a large, glass container. Top the pork loin with the leftover gravy and seal the container. Pork Loin Roast is a larger cut of meat that runs along the spine of a pig and continues down the pig’s leg. Like a tenderloin, it is also quite lean. Pork loin roast is typically about 5-6 inches in diameter and looks more like a roast. In the grocery store, a pork loin roast is often referred to as top loin roast. Pork Shoulder Roast comes from the shoulder of a pig. It generally has more fat and is great for slow roasting. We use this cut of meat when we want to make carnitas (like our Instant Pot Carnitas) or if we want a juicy piece of meat that is fall apart once cooked. Both pork tenderloin AND pork loin roast are both extremely leans cut of pork and taste very similar. A pork shoulder is a fattier cut of meat and will break down when slow-roasted.
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Intant Pot Pork Tenderloin Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin
Pulled Pork Carnitas
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
Reheating Instructions
Microwave: Place a serving of pork loin and mashed potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Then, top it with leftover gravy. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds. Oven: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Then, spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Add cooked pork loin and mashed potatoes and then top with the gravy. Bake, uncovered, for around 20 minutes or until the center is warm.
Can you freeze leftover pork loin?
To freeze leftover pork loin, let it cool completely. Then, transfer it into a gallon-size freezer-safe plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and freeze for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
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