Pork Loin - Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast
Pork Loin - Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast
1.5 tbsp olive oil , separated
Spice Rub:
2 tsp EACH paprika, thyme
1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper , optional
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp salt
Honey Butter Sauce:
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup butter , unsalted
5 cloves garlic , minced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt and pepper , each
Thickener:
3 tsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with splash of water
Spice Rub: Rub pork with about 1 tsp oil. Mix Rub together then sprinkle over pork. Pat to adhere all over. Brown in 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork and sear all around until deep golden brown (don't let spices burn). Place pork in slow cooker. Honey Butter Sauce: Wipe pan. Add butter and melt. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until golden. Add remaining Sauce ingredients, mix, simmer rapidly for 30 seconds. Pour Sauce over pork. Cover slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, Remove pork onto serving platter, cover loosely with foil (10 - 20 minutes rest). Pour all juices in slow cooker into large saucepan. Add cornflour water mixture, mix. To thicken sauce simmer on medium high for 5 minutes or until it reduces down to a syrupy consistency. Slice pork into thick slices (3/5 - 4/5" thick). Serve with PLENTY of Honey Butter Sauce!