Description
A budget-friendly, slow-cooked pork loin with potatoes and root vegetables. This easy, one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights, yielding tender meat and flavorful gravy without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pound boneless pork loin roast
- 2 large yellow onions, chopped into wedges
- 2 pounds red potatoes or Yukon Golds, cut into quarter-sized chunks
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for gravy)
Instructions
- Wash and chop potatoes into chunks. Peel and chop onions into wedges. Mince garlic. Place all vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- Pat the pork loin dry. Mix rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire pork loin.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the seared pork on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over the pork and vegetables. Scrape any browned bits from the skillet into the pot. Cover with the lid.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and potatoes are tender.
- Remove pork from the pot, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter. Serve gravy over sliced pork and potatoes.
Notes
Lean pork loin can dry out if overcooked; use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 145°F. Resting the meat is crucial for juiciness. Avoid lifting the lid frequently during cooking. For a dairy-free option, skip the butter in the gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Slices of pork loin
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
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