How do you cook a pork loin in the crock pot with apples?

Cover the bottom of a large 6-quart crock pot with the apple wedges, and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the apples. Pour in the sautéed onions and sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Lay the seared pork loin over the top. Cover the crock pot and turn on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 2-4 hours.

How do you fix a pork loin in a crock pot?

Combine seasoning salt (if you are reducing your salt intake, use only 1 tablespoon), garlic powder, Italian seasoning, mustard, onion powder and pepper. Rub all over pork loin. Place pork loin in 4-6 quart slow cooker and add apple juice. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours).

Does pork and apple go together?

Pork and apples go hand in hand. That image of a whole spit-roasted pig comes to mind with the apple stuck in its mouth. There is something special about the sweet taste of apples and the full flavor of pork that work so well together in a dish.

Do you have to brown a pork roast before putting it in the crockpot?

You can cook a roast in a crockpot without browning it, but the meat is more flavorful and appealing if sear it first. The high heat catalyzes the Maillard browning reactions, improving the flavor and texture.

Is it better to cook a pork loin slow or fast?

Pork loin should be slow slow-roasted in order to become tender. It should not be cooked quickly or roasted at high temperatures. Pork tenderloin cooks quite quickly at higher temperatures, anywhere from 350 degrees to 425 degrees F.

Why is my crock pot pork loin tough?

Why is meat still tough in the slow cooker? It’s because you haven’t let the collagen break down. Extend the cook time, make sure there’s enough liquid and keep an eye on the dish.

Why do apples go so well with pork?

People have actually been pairing pork with apples for centuries. Before sugar was readily available to most people, fruit sweetened foods were usually served alongside or in combination with savory, and apples were a common way to add a touch of sweetness to pork dishes.

What apples go well with pork?

An apple can be the perfect complement to cut the salt from any pork dish and if you’re entertaining, it can be a nice little surprise when your guests dig in! For pairing with the saltiness of pork, we recommend sweeter varieties that hold their shape while baking, like Golden Delicious, Piñata®, and Honeycrisp.

Should I sear my pork loin before slow cooking?

Before you pop your pork in the slow cooker, consider searing it first. Searing a roast before cooking has several benefits. Some say the meat is more flavorful if it’s seared beforehand—and science supports this theory.