Description
Slow Cooker Bacon Garlic Pork Loin is a savory delight that combines tender pork loin with crispy bacon and aromatic garlic. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, as it fills your home with an irresistible aroma while the slow cooker does all the work. With just a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs center-cut pork loin
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon, diced
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the garlic and slice the onion.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. Sauté onions in the rendered fat until caramelized.
- Season the pork loin with black pepper and thyme, then place it in your slow cooker.
- Layer cooked onions and bacon on top of the pork loin, pour in chicken broth, and sprinkle brown sugar over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until fork-tender.
- Slice the pork loin and drizzle with broth before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 185g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg