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Pork loin is an inexpensive meat (we can get it for $1.69/lb. at Sam’s Club), but often it’s a little on the tough side. This easy Crockpot Marinated Pork Loin is the best way I’ve found so far to make pork loin into a tender meal with minimal hassle. Just stick everything in the crockpot for the afternoon, and BAM! You’re done. Well, you can make gravy right before supper if you like, but that takes all of 3 minutes. And you can make some side dishes too, but those shouldn’t take long. I’ve even included our favorite roasted green bean recipe (which takes another 3 minutes to throw together and stick in the oven) further on down in the post for your convenience!
I included an easy gravy recipe below that uses the broth from the pork loin. You can complete this meal with some Garlic Mashed Caulitoes and roasted green beans! I also enjoy the shredded up pork loin served over cabbage sautéed with butter and garlic salt.
Roasted Green Beans – drain a quart bag (or two, if you have a family of 6 and eat these things like candy) of frozen green beans and pat dry. Toss with some olive oil or melted butter. Spread onto a cookie sheet and bake at 450 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until tender and roasted to your liking, stirring once.
Trim Healthy Mamas, this is an S entrée. Pork loin (trimmed of its fat) can technically be used in any fuel setting because it’s pretty lean, but I like to leave the fat on the pork loin for a more tender end product.
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- 4 lb. fresh pork loin (thawed if frozen), juice drained off
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or an allergy friendly alternative)
- 2 T apple cider vinegar
- 2 T Worcestershire sauce (or an allergy friendly alternative)
- 2 tsp. dill weed
- 1½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. each basil and black pepper
- ½ tsp. ginger
- A couple dashes of liquid smoke (omit this if needed to make this meal compatible with your allergies)
- Salt, to taste (I did not use any)
- ¼ tsp. THM Super Sweet Blend to round out the flavors, optional
- For gravy:
- Oat fiber (use gluten free if necessary)
- Xanthan gum
- Salt and pepper
- Place the pork loin, untrimmed, in the crockpot with the fat side up. Poke holes through it with a sharp knife so the seasonings can get inside. Pour the soy sauce, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce over the pork loin. Sprinkle the top with all the seasonings except the salt and Sweet Blend. Turn the crockpot on high for 2 hours, then reduce heat to low for 3-4 hours (or until the pork loin is cooked through). Break the meat apart into large chunks, taste, and add salt if needed. Add the THM Sweet Blend if desired to round out the flavors. Leave the meat on low for another 30-60 minutes. Yields about 10 servings.
- To make gravy, use 1 T of oat fiber and ¼ tsp. of xanthan gum for every cup of broth. A cup of gravy serves about 4 people. Heat the broth in a nonstick saucepan (use a fat separator if you have one to separate the broth from the fat). Whisk in the oat fiber and xanthan gum (add the xanthan gum while whisking so it doesn't clump). Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
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I cut my loin into big chunks and cooked in the instant pot for 35 minutes with a natural pressure release. So tender and delicious!! Thank you Briana!!
Thanks for sharing how you did it in the Instant Pot!
This was absolutely delicious! I had fresh thyme so added ~ 2tsp on top of pork with other ingredients. Pork was falling apart tender!
Have you tried this in a pressure cooker/Instant Pot? I’m wondering if I could make this in an evening after work.
I haven’t tried that and I’m not sure how Instant Pots work, but you’re welcome to experiment! Maybe look for a similar recipe online to help you judge the time and setting to use?
Is there a soy sauce alternative I can use if I can’t have soy or coconut aminos? Or will it work to just leave it out?
Hmm…I can’t think of any. I’ve never tried it without the soy sauce, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. In that case I would bump up the flavors with some additional spices of your choice. 🙂
You might consider coconut aminos or tamari as substitutes for soy sauce. They are healthier choices for those trying to avoid soy and the flavor of the tamari is the same as soy sauce. Coconut aminos have a milder, slightly sweeter taste.
Made this today…it was AMAZING!! Big hit with the hubby and all 3 kids!! It will be going into regular rotation in my menu planning! Thanks!
Thank you! It is incredibly delicious.
This is absolutely delicious! I’ve made it twice now, once with pork chops, and again tonight with a pork roast. Everyone loves it, even the kids. Thank you so much for all your hard work and amazing recipes.
Is there any substitute for oat fiber in the gravy?
You can try just adding more thickener (xanthan gum), but I’ve found that oat fiber adds a more traditional gravy feel. 🙂
What if I won’t be home all day? Would it be ok if I just left the crock pot on low for 8-10 hours?
I don’t recommend leaving a crockpot plugged in when no one is home.
You are kidding right Briana? That’s the whole reason to use a crock pot, to cook when no one is home ! I put it on before going to work. It’s totally fine everyone does it.
Had this for supper on Monday! So good!