Description
A simple and delicious maple bourbon glazed pork loin made in a slow cooker, perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs pork loin (not tenderloin)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon (or apple juice)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the pork loin dry with a paper towel.
- Rub the pork loin all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a bowl, mix together maple syrup, bourbon, mustard, and soy sauce.
- Pour the glaze over the pork in the Crock Pot, ensuring some gets underneath.
- Set the Crock Pot for 6–7 hours on low.
- After cooking, scoop out some cooking liquid and simmer in a saucepan.
- Let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
To keep the pork juicy, do not trim all the fat off and avoid opening the Crock Pot lid frequently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg