• prep: 1 hr 30 min
• cook: 3 min
• total: 1 hr 33 min

servings:

This Crock Pot Pork Loin will blow your mind! The pork loin is ridiculously melt-in-your-mouth-tender from a simple brine and dripping with flavor from slow cooking directly in the sensational sauce – and the best part is, the slow cooker does most of the heavy lifting! As far as sauces, choose from either buttery honey citrus sauce or buttery berry citrus – both 5-star winners. This crock pot pork loin is company pleasing and holiday worthy but family friendly and everyday easy! As much as you love this slow cooker pork loin recipe the day off, it makes fantastic leftovers as well. I’ve included detailed instructions, tips, tricks and everything you need to know to make the BEST pork loin every time!

• 3.5-5 pounds pork loin roast ( trimmed of excess fat (NOT pork tenderloin))
• 4 tablespoons butter (sliced into 4 pads)
• 6 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup kosher salt ((or 1/4 cup table salt))
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 TBS EACH chili powder, garlic powder
• 1 tsp EACH onion powder, paprika, salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup honey ((may sub pure maple syrup))
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil, dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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