This Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Roast is one of my favorites to make when I need a meal that looks impressive but hardly takes any work. I love how the sweet and savory flavors work together while the slow cooker does it all. If you love crock pot recipes you must try this!
The best part? Your house will smell amazing as it cooks up, and you'll have tender, juicy pork that falls apart with a fork. My family asks me to make this all the time!
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Crockpot Dinners
Crockpot recipes are a lifesaver for busy moms because they turn simple ingredients into yummy, home-cooked meals with almost no effort. Just toss everything in, set it, and forget it. Dinner will have cooked itself by the time you return. Here are some of our favorite slow cooker meals:
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Why You'll Love This Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Roast
- Hands-off cooking: After searing and mixing the sauce, the slow cooker takes over while you tackle everything else on your to-do list.
- Budget-friendly protein: Pork loin is often on sale, which makes it perfect for meal planning on a budget.
- Kid-approved flavors: Even picky eaters will love the sweet honey and garlic blend.
- Minimal cleanup: Just a few things to wash, and you're done with dishes.
- Perfect for meal prep: Leftovers are great in sandwiches, salads, or reheated with different sides throughout the week.
Ingredients For Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork
- Pork loin: Becomes incredibly tender after slow cooking.
- Olive oil: Used to sear the loin and create a crust.
- Red pepper flakes: Add a subtle heat.
- Garlic powder: Provides savory flavor.
- Minced onion: Gives the rub extra flavor.
- Dried thyme: Works beautifully with the pork.
- Salt and pepper: Bring out all the other flavors.
- Honey: Adds sweetness to the glaze that caramelizes as it cooks.
- Soy sauce: Adds saltiness to balance the honey perfectly.
- Minced garlic: Fresh garlic gives the sauce an amazing flavor.
- Dijon mustard: Gives some tanginess and helps the sauce stick to the pork.
- Green onions: For garnish.
Kitchen Tools For This Easy Pork Roast
Making this honey garlic pork roast is easy with the right kitchen tools. From the skillet that gives you the perfect sear to the slow cooker that does most of the work, these tools will help you create this amazing meal with ease.
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How To Make This Tender Honey Garlic Pork
1. Heat and combine: Start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While that's warming up, combine your dry seasonings in a small bowl.
2. Season the pork: Rub that spice mixture all over the pork loin, making sure to get every side. I like to press it in a bit so it sticks.
3. Sear the crust: Sear the seasoned pork for about 3 minutes on each side.
4. Transfer to slow cooker: Move the seared pork to the crock pot.
5. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard.
6. Pour and cook: Pour that sauce over the pork in your slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender.
7. Slice and serve: Let the pork rest for a few minutes, then slice it up and spoon some of the sauce from the bottom of the crockpot over the top. Top with green onions and serve. I love to serve Jiffy Corn Pudding as a side.
Tips For Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Roast
Tip 1: Don't skip the searing step. Those few extra minutes create so much more flavor than just throwing everything in the slow cooker.
Tip 2: Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Pork should reach 145°F for food safety.
Tip 3: If your sauce seems too thin, remove the pork and pour the juices into a small saucepan. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken it up.
FAQs For Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Yes, pork shoulder works well too. Pork shoulder will take longer to cook, but it becomes incredibly tender.
Pork Roast Recipes
Pork roast recipes are popular because they're super versatile. They work whether you want something savory, sweet, or spicy. They're also perfect for feeding a crowd, plus they often make plenty of leftovers, which busy families love. Try these yummy pork roasts:
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- Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Boursin Pork Tenderloin Recipe
- Roasted Pork Loin With Rosemary and Garlic
Our crockpot honey garlic pork roast has a delicious combination of sweet honey and savory garlic. Knowing that dinner is cooking itself while you handle everything else makes busy days so much easier.
📖 Recipe
Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork loin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon minced onion
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine red pepper flakes, garlic powder, minced onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture all over pork loin.
- Sear pork on all sides for 3 minutes each until golden brown.
- Transfer pork to slow cooker.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Pour sauce over pork in slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Slice pork and serve topped with cooking juices and green onion
Notes
- Before you hit "start" on the slow cooker, take a few minutes to sear that pork roast! It's totally worth it, as those golden brown edges add a ton of flavor you just can't get from tossing it in raw.
- When it's done cooking, grab a meat thermometer to check that the pork has hit 145°F. No guesswork needed, and it keeps everything safe and juicy.
- And if your sauce turns out a little runny, scoop out the pork and pour the juices into a saucepan. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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