A delicious and tasty pork roast with apricot sauce is an easy dinner recipe to come home at the end of a busy day! The boneless pork loin is kept moist and tender in the slow cooker and finished with a sweet and salty 3-ingredient frosting!
Sometimes you just need a really simple dinner that requires minimal effort, but it feels like you spent hours in the kitchen. This boneless pork roast recipe for slow cooker is the solution!
Meat can be cooked slowly on your counter all day while you perform your daily responsibilities. When you’re ready to enjoy the tender and juicy pork, just make a quick sauce for the perfect finishing touch!
This food looks and tastes elegant enough to serve your guests when you’re organizing the company, but it’s also a great choice for a crazy and busy weeknight!
How to make Crock Pot Pork Roast: Start
with a 4-5 pound boneless pork loin roast. I like to trim excess fat from pork before cooking.
Season the pork generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Brown the meat in a skillet on all sides and then transfer it to a slow cooker.
My
slow cooker has a scorching function, so I simply brown the meat directly into the clay pot. This saves an extra step and gives me one less pan to wash
!
Now it’s time for the marinade! This sauce will infuse flavor into your pork as it sits and cooks for hours. You will need the following basic ingredients:
- Garlic
- White wine
- Dry mustard Thyme
- Ginger
Soy sauce
Beat these ingredients together and then pour the sauce over the pork
.
Do you put water in the clay pot with the pork roast?
No, it is NOT necessary to add water to the clay pot. The roast pork marinade provides more than enough liquid to keep the meat nice and juicy while cooking slowly all day!
How long is the pork cooked in the clay pot?
Cook a 4-5 pound pork roast in the clay pot for about 6-8 hours at LOW or 3-4 hours at HIGH. If you are using a smaller roast of 2-3 pounds, you can decrease the cooking time by 1-2 hours.
Can I put a frozen pork roast in the Crock Pot?
Yes, you can. If you’re adding a frozen pork roast to the slow cooker, you’ll want to increase the cooking time by 1-2 hours.
When the pork has finished cooking, let it sit on a cutting board for a few minutes while you prepare the apricot sauce. This simple glaze requires only 3 ingredients:
Apricot preserves Soy sauce White wine
Beat the preserves, wine and soy sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until hot and bubbly
.
Serve the roasted pork sliced or shredded with the hot apricot glaze.
Can I freeze Crock Pot Pork Roast?
Yes! If you have leftovers, the meat will freeze beautifully! Let sliced or shredded pork cool to room temperature, pack it in an airtight container, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Pork Roast
:
Here are some delicious side dishes that go well with a boneless pork roast recipe
:
- Overnight Crispy baked macaroni
- Seasoned roasted
- Prepare Ahead Garlic mashed
- 3-ingredient potato and cheese casserole from Aunt Bee
- slow-cooker green
- Pink ragweed salad
and
cheese
potatoes
potatoes
Southern Kale Southern
beans
Cook’s tips and recipe variations:
- Be sure to season pork with plenty of salt and pepper. This is a large piece of meat, so it needs a lot of flavor!
- Don’t want to use canned apricot? Try replacing it with peach preserves or orange jam.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a brilliant burst of flavor and color!
- For a non-alcoholic recipe, substitute white wine for an equal amount of chicken broth.
Other Easy Crock Pot Pork Recipes
You Can Enjoy:
- Slow Cooker
- Garlic & Herbs Clay pot Pork & Vegetables
- Crock Pot Roast Pork Shoulder with Alabama White BBQ Sauce
- Pork Chops
Pork Chops with Vegetables and Sauce
Covered Clay Pot
