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Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with Apples and Onions
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb pork loin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 apples, cored and sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub the paste evenly over the entire pork loin.
  • Place the sliced apples and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker to create a bed. Set the herb-crusted pork loin on top of the fruit and onions.
  • Pour the apple cider around the pork without disturbing the herb rub. Cover the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice the pork and serve it with the apples, onions, and cooking juices from the slow cooker. Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

Slice the apples thick so they hold some shape after hours of cooking. If the pork loin is very lean, check it at the 6-hour mark to avoid dryness. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet with a splash of the reserved cooking juices to keep the meat moist.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Mixing Bowl, Knife