Crockpot Pork Loin with Apples & Onions Sauce

Nothing screams fall like pairing pork loin with apples and onions. This slow cooker recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 two-four-pound Pork Loin with just a hint of fat around it (can be frozen or not)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced (~1 Tablespoon of “jarlic”)
• 3 gale or fuji apples, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 whole yellow onion, cut into 1/4″ slices
• 1 cup of white wine or chicken stock

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, mix together the garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, chili powder and cinnamon. Place the pork loin on a plate and rub all sides with the spice mixture. In the crockpot, place the seasoned pork loin. Add the minced garlic, onion, and apple chunks. Add the white wine/chicken stock. Cover and put on low.
2. 2Cook for 5-7 hours* (see note), or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove the meat from the crock pot, wrap it with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3If you want gravy, place the remaining items from the crockpot into a pot. Place the flame on high and cook for 5-10 minutes to reduce the sauce to a creamier consistency. If you want, you can use an immersion blender to make a creamier gravy.
4. 4Cut the meat into thin slices and either serve it with the apples and onions just as they come out of the pot, caramelized and soft, or dress it with a creamy, sweet gravy.