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    Home » Dairy Free Keto » Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Rosemary and Garlic

    Published: Mar 20, 2019 · Modified: Apr 12, 2020 by Carolyn

    Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Rosemary and Garlic

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    Tender juicy roast pork made extra easy in your slow cooker. This delicious keto dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or for more leisurely weekends. With a creamy garlic rosemary sauce for fantastic flavor. It simply doesn’t get easier than this slow cooker pork loin recipe.

    Easy slow cooker pork loin roast on a gray plate with sauce

    Okay, I admit it, I am a pork-aholic. I love pork in any way, shape or form. I love bacon (d’uh!), I love pork chops, I love pork ribs and I really love pork roasts.

    I had this love pork loin roast hanging out in my freezer for a while, just asking me to find an interesting way to use it. I wanted it to be easy but still succulent and delicious. True roast pork is done in the oven, of course, but I was interested in seeing if I could get good results in my slow cooker.

    And boy, did I ever. This slow cooker pork loin was rich and delicious and smelled so good when it was cooking. And it lived up to the smell, with rich flavor and lovely tender meat.

    We absolutely loved it and so did my assistant. After being here to help me crank out a few recipes, she said it smelled so good, she promptly went home and made it for her family too.

    So if you’re looking for an easy and family friendly meal, look no further than this slow cooker pork loin.

    Pork loin cooked in a crockpot with garlic and herbs

    Pork Loin vs Pork Tenderloin

    Despite the similar sounding names, you really don’t want to mix these two cuts up because they cook very differently. So what’s the difference?

    Pork tenderloin is long and thin and very lean. It’s very tender meat and responds well to quick cooking methods like roasting at high heat or grilling, but it can easily be overcooked. It is boneless and an average tenderloin weighs about 1 pound.

    Sometimes pork tenderloin comes in a package that contains two long pieces that come apart. You can tie them together and cook them, or you can separate them out and cook each separately.

    Pork loin  is much larger and wider than tenderloin, and usually has a nice cap of fat over it that browns deliciously. It can be sold bone-in or boneless. It responds very well to slow roasting and slow cooking methods. An average pork loin weighs about 3 to 5 pounds.

    For this slow cooker recipe, you want a pork loin roast, rather than a tenderloin.

    Slicing slow cooker pork loin

    How to Cook Pork Loin in a Crock Pot

    Slow cookers are so wonderfully useful for making family meals extra easy and this pork loin roast was no exception. But there are some tricks to getting it right.

    Brown the meat: One of the biggest limitations of slow cookers and crock pots is the lack of browning for meats. For some recipes, this is okay. But for this slow cooker pork loin, you really want to brown the meat first, searing the fat at a fairly high temperature. It will be much more flavorful in the end.

    Cook the garlic and rosemary: You could just dump these in on top of the roast once you transfer it, but I recommend sautéing them in the juices released by the roast first. Another great addition of flavor!

    Deglaze the pan: A little wine or chicken broth added to the hot pan helps get up all the little bits. It makes it easier to clean later and it flavors the sauce.

    Add Dijon: Did you know that Dijon mustard is an emulsifier? So it helps bring the oils in the pan together with the other juices, making a more coherent sauce.

    Don’t add too much liquid: The roast will release a lot of juice during cooking so you really don’t need to add much more to get a great sauce at the end.

    High or low? You can cook this pork loin roast on either high or low. The most important part is that you get it to an internal temperature of 145F. Don’t cook it too much beyond that point or your meat starts to fall apart and be more shredded than sliceable.

    There you go, friends. Take that lovely pork loin and cook it in your slow cooker for a delicious, easy, and flavorful family meal!

    Drizzling sauce over slow cooker pork loin roast

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    Slicing slow cooker pork loin

    Slow Cooker Rosemary Garlic Pork Loin

    Tender juicy roast pork made extra easy in your slow cooker. This delicious keto dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or for more leisurely weekends. With a creamy garlic rosemary sauce for fantastic flavor.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pork loin roast, slow cooker pork loin
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 406kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 to 4 lb boneless pork loin (not tenderloin!)
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
    • 2 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
    • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
    • 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard

    Instructions

    • Season the pork loin all over with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the avocado oil until shimmering. Add the pork roast and brown on all sides, particularly any fatty sections. Place in a slow cooker (5 quarts or larger).
    • Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the rosemary and stir to combine. Stir in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits, then bring to a simmer. Whisk in the mustard until well combined.
    • Pour the pan juices over the pork loin and set the slow cooker on high for 3 to 4 hours, or low for 6 to 8 hours. The internal temperature of the pork should reach at least 145F. 
    • Slice the pork thinly and drizzle with the sauce at the bottom of the pot. If you want your sauce a bit thicker, try whisking in about ¼ to ½ teaspoon of glucomannan. 
    • You can also give the pork loin a last minute browning under your broiler (no more than about 2 to 4 minutes) if you like. I found it didn't need it. 

    Notes

    For keto, try to find the fatties cut of pork loin you can. One with a nice fat cap. Don't trim it, just brown it nicely in the pan!
    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Rosemary Garlic Pork Loin
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = about 6 ounces)
    Calories 406 Calories from Fat 249
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27.7g43%
    Carbohydrates 1.4g0%
    Fiber 0.5g2%
    Protein 39.6g79%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Donna D'Andrea says

      February 22, 2021 at 9:28 am

      4 stars
      I tried this recipe yesterday and unfortunately it came out overcooked from the crockpot. I tested the temp at 4.5 hours because it was 2.5 lbs. and didn’t want it to cook 6 hours – slow cooking. The internal temp was 180. It was dry but the sauce was very flavorful. I’m wondering if I should have put the pork in with the fat side up? Maybe that would have helped. I’ll try it again.

      Reply
      • Laura Quinn says

        January 25, 2023 at 9:20 am

        Yes. You should always put the fat cap up because as it cooks, the fat melts and bastes the meat keeping it from drying out.

        Reply
    2. Holli says

      May 22, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Carolyn, I’m thinking of getting a crock pot, what size do you use for your recipes? Thanks

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 22, 2020 at 8:45 pm

        I have a 6 quart. It’s pretty standard for most recipes.

        Reply
    3. Teresa Merritt says

      April 07, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t have several hours to make this pork loin in a crock pot. But,in my own way I figured out how to cook my 3.18 lb in my Emeril Lagase Power Air Fryer 360 on the rotisserie spit. I cooked it at 340 degrees for one hour. I copied your recipe exactly. Made the sauce and poured it over the pork after cooking. Thank you! A very delicious meat!

      Reply
    4. Sage says

      April 14, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Does the sauce thicken up or do you have to add anything to thicken?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 14, 2019 at 9:46 pm

        It’s a thin sauce, but if you want to thicken it, you can whisk in 1/2 tsp xanthan gum or glucomannan at the end.

        Reply
    5. Becky Hardin says

      April 04, 2019 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the tips on the different cuts of pork. And awesome dinner idea. I bet the flavors are delicious.

      Reply
    6. Suzy says

      April 04, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      When I’m craving comfort food, I make this.

      Reply
    7. Kristyn says

      April 04, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      This meat looks so tender! It would make a great addition at Easter! I love how little you need & how easy it is!

      Reply
    8. Aimee Shugarman says

      April 04, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      This was so flavorful, thank you!

      Reply
    9. Kathe says

      April 01, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      This was the best “Sunday dinner on a Monday” recipe I’ve made in forever! Hubs is not a fan of roasted pork but he devoured this! I did cheat and used minced garlic and dried rosemary. Thanks Carolyn!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 01, 2019 at 8:41 pm

        I am delighted to hear that! And minced garlic and dried rosemary are always good subs.

        Reply
    10. Zannie says

      April 01, 2019 at 10:33 am

      I did this roast yesterday for our March Birthday Club! It was amazing!! Tender and juicy, although I did add in mushrooms to the sauce and a small amount of xanthan gum to thicken the sauce also. A winner for sure!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 01, 2019 at 12:11 pm

        Mushrooms are a great addition!

        Reply
    11. Cynthia Acheson says

      March 30, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      I did this recipe today, and it was very tasty. Instead of the slow cooker though, I pressure cooked it after browning in the instantpot (electric pressure cooker). For my 1.2kg (2.6lb) loin roast, I cooked on high on a trivet for 20 minutes, then allowed it to release pressure naturally. I pulled the roast to rest, and it was a perfect 137F in the centre. After resting for abound t a half hour (the temp will rise a bit), I roasted for 6-7 minutes in my small oven at 450F, to brown the outside a little bit. I reduced the sauce in the pot during this time, as I had to add 1.5c of water for pressurizing, I added just a wee pinch of xanthan gum to thicken/emulsify the sauce. It wasn’t too greasy, as the little loin roast was pretty lean. It came out very juicy, which was a nice surprise as I had not pressure cooked a lean meat before, The combination of the garlic, rosemary and Dijon was really nice. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 31, 2019 at 8:19 am

        Sounds perfect!

        Reply
      • Christina says

        October 17, 2022 at 10:47 am

        When you used the instant pot did you add water?

        Reply
    12. Erica B says

      March 20, 2019 at 10:45 am

      It looks absolutely fantastic, Carolyn! Curious, where do you buy your pork? That’s a gorgeous cut! I’d love to find something like that in stores.

      It’s a shame that so much fat has been bred out of pigs in the name of the low-fat craze; the meat is bland, has no marbling whatsoever, and turns to leather when it’s cooked. The loins I see have been stripped of all but the smallest sliver of their fat cap, if not trimmed completely. Makes me shudder. ????

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 20, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Great question, Erica. I actually got mine at my local farmer’s market and they do pasture raised pig so yes… much more marbling and a nice fat cap. I do know some higher end stores like Whole Foods often carry roasts similar to this one, albeit not necessarily pasture raised.

        Reply
        • Erica B says

          March 20, 2019 at 1:52 pm

          Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to check out our local Whole Foods-esque stores. We don’t have any actual Whole Foods stores in the area yet, but do have some similar high-quality shops.

          How nice that there’s good meat available at your local farmer’s market. Please enjoy your lovely, easily-sourced pastured pork! ????

          Reply
        • Tracy says

          March 20, 2019 at 3:51 pm

          Pork shoulder is a good alternative. Very fatty and delicious. I cook most of my meats in my crockpot. I have yet to have a dry roast or dry chicken.

          Reply
          • Erica B says

            March 20, 2019 at 4:36 pm

            Hi Tracy, thanks for the suggestion. I do enjoy pork shoulder, and I adore how fatty it is, but I find that by the time it’s tender and the connective tissue is soft, the meat shreds more than it slices like loin.

            Reply
            • Carolyn says

              March 20, 2019 at 5:33 pm

              I agree with this assessment. It’s a good suggestion but shoulder roasts are very different than loin roasts in terms of texture.

              Either way, though… it would be tasty!

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