Pork Loin Crock Pot Recipe: Fall-Apart Tender & Juicy
This easy crock pot pork loin recipe delivers fall-apart tender, outrageously juicy meat with a glossy honey-balsamic sauce that takes minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it uses simple pantry staples and cooks hands-free to buttery perfection.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT6H
- Total Time: PT6H10M
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4–5 lb boneless pork loin
3 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
Optional: 4 carrots and 4 potatoes, chunked
Instructions
1. Prep the Base: Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sliced onion (and veggies if using) to your crock pot. Stir to combine.
2. Make the Rub: Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Pat pork loin dry, then rub seasoning all over.
3. Sear for Flavor (Optional): Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear pork 3 minutes per side until golden.
4. Assemble and Cook: Whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic. Place pork fat-side up in crock pot. Brush with half the sauce. Cover and cook LOW 6-8 hours until 145°F.
5. Finish the Sauce: Transfer pork to platter and rest 10-15 minutes. Whisk butter into crock pot liquids and simmer to thicken.
Notes
Slow cooking breaks down collagen for melt-in-mouth texture. Keep lid closed. Fat-side up bastes naturally. Resting prevents dry slices. Store leftovers 3-4 days fridge or 2-3 months freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz pork + 2 tbsp sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg