Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Creamy Garlic Sauce
Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Creamy Garlic Sauce — Easy, comforting and tender pork loin in crockpot with the creamiest garlic sauce ever. You can serve this crockpot meal for dinner with rice, pasta or vegetables. The hints of sage make it a total crowd pleaser.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker (This model has a locking lid and meat temp probe)
- Large Skillet (I prefer cast-iron, it goes from stove/oven to table)
- Dutch Oven (This one is both a Dutch Oven and lid becomes a skillet)
Ingredients
- 2 lb Center cut boneless pork loin (or two 1 lb. pork tenderloins)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 shallots chopped
- 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white wine plus a bit more to deglaze pan
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
- 3 fresh sage leaves 1 for cooking, 2 for garnish
Instructions
- Season pork loin on all sides with paprika, salt and pepper, to taste (you can score the fat for a nicer look). Heat the oil with a sage leave in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork loin to the pan and sauté the pork for about 5 minutes on each side, then place in a crockpot or slow cooker.
- Stir in wine, chicken stock, shallots, crushed chili pepper flakes, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is completely cooked. Remove pork from the slow cooker, cover and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch. Stir into the slow cooker with the cooking juices and replace cover. Cook on high heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- In the meantime, cut the pork loin in slices. Then place the sliced pork loin in the slow cooker to reheat for a couple of minutes. Garnish with sage leaves and serve this delicious slow cooker creamy garlic pork loin over rice, pasta or any vegetable immediately with the cream sauce.
- Note: Be sure to taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. It may need more depending on the saltiness of your broth.
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