Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Loin
 
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Classy and delicious, the perfect simple dinner to serve to guests. You will love the flavors in this delicious Slow Cooked Balsamic Pork Loin.
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Recipe type: Slow Cooker/Pork
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 4-5 lb pork loin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp ground sage or poultry seasoning
  • 3-4 large cloves of garlic, crushed or finely chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil (for browning the meat)
  • BALSAMIC GLAZE:
  • ½ cup plus 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, ground sage, and crushed garlic.
  2. Rub the mixed spices all over the pork loin.
  3. Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan and brown each side of the pork loin. This takes 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the browned pork loin to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker on high and cook for 4 hours.
  5. When four hours are up, make the glaze by whisking together the brown sugar, water, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it begins to simmer. If desired, you can double the sauce, but I always find myself with plenty of sauce with this amount.
  6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large plate or platter. Slice into 1-inch pieces, and then pour about half a cup of the sauce over the pork. Serve the rest of the sauce in a small bowl on the table for those who would like extra.
  7. Tastes great served with my Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/slow-cooker-balsamic-pork-loin/