Description
A stress-free, slow-cooked dinner featuring tender pork loin and buttery Yukon Gold potatoes. This recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers restaurant-quality comfort food with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3-pound boneless center-cut pork loin
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped into large chunks
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and cut into 1.5-inch chunks. Chop the yellow onion into similar-sized pieces. Place these vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and black pepper. Rub dried thyme and rosemary onto the meat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin for 2-3 minutes on each side until a brown crust forms. (Optional but recommended).
- Place the seared pork loin on top of the potatoes and onions in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth around the pork, avoiding pouring directly over the seared crust.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove the pork loin to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice the pork and serve over the potatoes. Stir in butter if desired.
Notes
Do not cook frozen pork loin in the slow cooker; thaw it completely first. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches 145°F to prevent drying out. Letting the meat rest after cooking is crucial for juiciness. If using HIGH setting, check frequently to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pork loin
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
Keywords: slow cooker, pork loin, potatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meals, gluten-free, comfort food, one-pot meal