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Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Applesauce

Cultural Context

Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Applesauce is a comforting American dish that combines the savory flavor of pork with the sweetness of applesauce. Traditionally served during family gatherings and holidays, this dish highlights the ease of slow cooking, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over hours. Today, it remains popular for weeknight dinners and potlucks, showcasing the versatility of pork in American cuisine.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 to 3 lb boneless pork loin
minced garlic
2 teaspoons chicken rub
1 medium-sized sweet onion
1 honey crisp apple
16 oz jar unsweetened organic applesauce

applesauce

🥗Healthier: unsweetened applesauce

💰Cheaper: homemade applesauce

Homemade applesauce can be more cost-effective and allows control over sweetness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is often less expensive and can be used in equal measure.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning can be a budget-friendly substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

1

Welcome to the kitchen and introduce the dish as a slow cooker pork loin in applesauce.

2

Take a boneless pork loin, about 2.5 to 3 lb, and cut it in half to freeze for later use.

3

Spread minced garlic over the top of the pork loin.

4

Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of chicken rub over the pork loin, being cautious of the salt content.

5

Add one medium-sized sweet onion, chopped, to the slow cooker.

6

Cut one honey crisp apple into wedges without peeling or coring it, and toss it into the slow cooker.

7

Pour a 16 oz jar of unsweetened organic applesauce over the pork and other ingredients in the slow cooker.

8

Set the slow cooker on high for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is done.

9

After approximately 7 hours, turn off the slow cooker and let the pork rest for a little while before slicing.

10

Slice the pork loin and ladle the cooked applesauce mixture over the meat to keep it moist.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsearingslow cooking

Equipment Needed

slow cooker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Pork Loin with ApplesauceSlow Cooked Pork Loin

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