Crock-Pot Pork Roast

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 6 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

3 lb. pork loin

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 thinly sliced red onion

1/2 c. water

1/3 c. packed brown sugar

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp. soy sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season pork all over with salt and pepper, then sear until golden all over, about 3 minutes per side.

Place red onions in bottom of Crock-Pot. Place seared pork loin on top of onions. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours, depending on the size of your pork loin.

Make glaze: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk water, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and garlic until combined. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until syrupy, about 10 minutes.

During the last hour of cooking, brush pork with glaze every 20 minutes.

Slice and serve with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

• Calories: 3357
• Total Fat: 199 g
• Saturated Fat: 63 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 857 mg
• Sodium: 4213 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 98 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 86 g
• Protein: 274 g