I found an interesting recipe that had you make an emulsion of balsamic vinegar, oil and herbs. I decided to use a premade emulsion - creamy balsamic salad dressing. Always looking for the easy way! My favorite is Brianna Home Style New American Creamy Balsamic Dressing. Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic is a good option too.
You can use a pork tenderloin in this recipe as well. Cooking time will be reduced. Tenderloin cooking time is about 2 hours per pound on low.
I like using my crockpot on weekends. I don't have to do much cooking after a day full of projects or errands. And there are usually leftovers for lunches or dinner later in the week.
Yield: 6
Crock Pot Garlic Balsamic Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork loin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup creamy balsamic salad dressing
- 2 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Pat pork loin with paper towels.
- Combine salt, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl; whisk to combine. Sprinkle rub all over the pork.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and set over medium heat; add pork and sear for a couple minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Place pork roast in slow cooker. Combine salad dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic in a measuring cup. Pour over pork roast.
- Cover slow cooker with a lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or on HIGH for 21/2 -3 hours. Note: pork is done when internal temperature reaches 145˚F.
- Remove pork from slow cooker and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Slice and serve.