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Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Honey Garlic Sauce

Tender, juicy slow cooker pork loin with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This easy Crock Pot Pork Loin makes a flavorful family dinner with minimal hands-on preparation.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Kellie
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

Pork Loin

  • 3 4 lb boneless pork loin roast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

To Thicken the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Season all over with the kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. This step is optional, but adds flavor.
  • Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, hoisin sauce, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and smoked paprika.
  • Place the pork loin in the slow cooker and pour all the honey garlic sauce over the top. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until the thickest part reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer. Begin checking around 3½–4 hours.
  • Transfer the pork loin to a cutting board, loosely cover with foil and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Whisk the cornstarch with the cold water, then slowly whisk into the sauce. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  • Slice the pork loin against the grain and spoon the warm honey garlic sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Pork Loin: Use a 3–4 pound boneless pork loin roast, not pork tenderloin. The cuts cook at different rates.
  • Cooking Time: Cook on LOW for approximately 4–5 hours. Start checking at 3½–4 hours. Remove the pork when the center reaches 145°F. Cooking times vary by slow cooker and roast size.
  • Searing: Searing the roast adds flavor and color but is optional.
  • Resting: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Sauce: The cooking liquid will be thin at first. Thicken it with the cornstarch slurry and simmer until glossy. Add a splash of broth if it becomes too thick.
  • Variations: Add 1–2 more cloves of garlic, extra honey for sweetness, or ¼–½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers with sauce in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze with some sauce for up to 3 months for best quality.
  • Reheating: Reheat gently with additional sauce or a splash of broth until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 2675mg | Potassium: 1266mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.9mg