Slow Cooker Pork Loin

This Slow Cooker Pork Loin recipe pairs succulent pork with creamy cauliflower mash, offering a keto-friendly and delicious meal with minimal effort.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork loin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 medium head of cauliflower (cut into florets)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Sea salt (to taste)
• Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Cook the pork loin ---
2. 2In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, dried thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3Evenly coat the pork loin with the spice blend.
4. 4In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Brown the pork loin on all sides.
5. 5Move the browned meat to your slow cooker.
6. 6Add vegetable broth to the slow cooker, ensuring the bottom is covered and the pork isn't submerged.
7. 7Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender.
8. 8Once cooked, take the pork loin from the slow cooker and let it sit for a few minutes.
9. 9Slice the pork loin and serve with creamy mashed cauliflower.
10. 10--- Prepare the creamy mashed cauliflower ---
11. 11Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender. Drain well.
12. 12In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
13. 13Add the steamed cauliflower to the saucepan and stir to coat it with the butter and garlic mixture.
14. 14Remove the saucepan from heat and add the cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
15. 15Using a potato masher, mash the cauliflower until smooth and creamy.
16. 16Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.