Description
Succulent slow cooker pork loin in creamy garlic sauce delivers comfort and richness in one hearty dish. Tender meat bathed in velvety sauce promises a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds center cut boneless pork loin (or two 1 pound pork tenderloins)
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 fresh sage leaves
Aromatics and Liquids:
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 shallots (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pork loin by generously coating with paprika, salt, and pepper. Optional: create shallow cuts across the fat surface for enhanced presentation. Sear the meat in a hot skillet with sage leaf for approximately 5 minutes per side, developing a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer the seared pork to the slow cooker. Pour in wine, chicken stock, and add shallots, chili pepper flakes, minced garlic, and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until the meat reaches perfect tenderness.
- Create a thickening mixture by whisking heavy cream with cornstarch until smooth. Pour this into the slow cooker’s liquid and stir thoroughly. Allow the sauce to simmer and develop for 10-15 minutes, watching it transform into a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and slice against the grain into elegant medallions. Return the slices to the sauce, allowing them to warm and absorb the rich flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and make final seasoning adjustments. Garnish with fresh sage leaves and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables, ensuring each plate receives an abundant drizzle of the creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- Enhance meat tenderness by scoring fat cap before searing, which allows seasonings to penetrate deeper and creates beautiful caramelization.
- Reduce cooking time by choosing smaller pork loin cuts, ensuring even cooking and preventing potential dryness in thicker sections.
- Customize sauce thickness by gradually adding cornstarch mixture, allowing precise control over desired consistency without overwhelming the delicate pork flavor.
- Transform recipe for dietary needs by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version or using low-sodium broth for reduced salt content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg