Crock Pot Apple Glazed Pork Roast (Easy Fall Dinner)

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This is one of the easiest fall dinners you can make. A pork loin roast sits on a bed of quartered apples in the crock pot, gets spooned with a simple glaze of apple juice, brown sugar and ginger, and cooks until tender. The apples get soft and sweet and taste wonderful spooned over each slice. Serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans for a cozy Sunday supper.

Tips

• Use a meat thermometer. Pork loin is lean, so it dries out if it cooks too long. It’s done at 145°F.
• Brown it first under the broiler or in a hot skillet for better flavor and color.
• Pick firm apples like Gala, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith so they hold their shape.
• Thicken the juices into a quick gravy with a little cornstarch slurry on the stove.

Mandie

Crock Pot Apple Glazed Pork Roast

Pork loin slow-cooked on apples with a brown sugar, ginger and apple juice glaze.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 (4 lb) boneless pork loin roast
• salt and pepper
• 6 apples cored and quartered
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Method

 

1. Rub the roast with salt and pepper. Brown it under the broiler (or in a hot skillet) on all sides. Drain off the fat.
2. Place the apple quarters in the bottom of the slow cooker and set the roast on top.
3. Stir together the apple juice, brown sugar and ginger. Spoon it over the roast.
4. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours, until the center of the roast reaches 145°F.
5. Rest the roast 10 minutes, then slice. Serve with the apples and juices spooned over the top.

Notes

Pork loin is lean, so check the temperature early to avoid overcooking.

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FAQ

Can I use a pork shoulder instead?

Yes. Pork shoulder can cook longer (8 to 10 hours on low) and will shred instead of slice.

What should I serve with it?

Mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans or a fall salad.

How long do leftovers keep?

Up to 4 days in the fridge. Leftovers make great sandwiches.

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