Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Bacon Garlic Pork Loin. Tender and juicy, this dish combines rich flavors of crispy bacon and aromatic garlic, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Simply set it and forget it—this recipe transforms a humble pork loin into a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork loin
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by setting it to low heat.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onions and smashed garlic to the skillet with bacon drippings; sauté until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
- Season the pork loin generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Layer the sautéed onion and garlic in the slow cooker, place the seasoned pork loin on top, and pour in chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg