Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage
A 2 lb pork loin cooks 4 hours on LOW on top of cabbage and apples and is pulled at 145°F so the lean cut stays juicy.
Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutes4
hoursA 2 lb pork loin cooks 4 hours on LOW on top of cabbage and apples and is pulled at 145°F so the lean cut stays juicy.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless pork loin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 small green cabbage, sliced
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Directions
- Season the pork with the salt, pepper and sage.
- Put the cabbage, apples, onion and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Whisk the cider, mustard and vinegar and pour it over the vegetables.
- Set the pork on top and add the thyme.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 4 hours.
- Start checking at 3 hours: pull the pork at 145°F.
- Move the pork to a board and rest it 10 minutes.
- Stir the cabbage and apples in their juices.
- Slice the pork and serve over the cabbage.
Notes
- Never go past 150°F with pork loin. Leftover slices keep 4 days in the refrigerator.
Why pull it at 145°F
Pork loin is lean, so there is little fat to protect it. Pulling it at 145°F and resting it keeps the slices juicy instead of chalky.
Resting on the board lets the juices settle back into the meat.
Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage: swaps
Red cabbage works but turns the pot purple. Pears can replace apples. Do not use pork shoulder here. It needs much longer and a different method.
The cabbage should be sliced thick, so it softens without dissolving.
Serve and store
Mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles fit nicely beside the cabbage. Slice leftover pork thin and store it with a little of the juices so it stays moist. Warm it gently, since reheating too hard dries lean meat.
A mistake to avoid
Cooking past 150°F. Pork loin has little fat, so a few degrees too far turns slices dry and pale. Use an instant-read thermometer, start checking at three hours, and rest the meat on a board before slicing across the grain.
Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 4 hours
- Servings: 6 servings
- Ingredients: 12, led by boneless pork loin, kosher salt, black pepper, dried sage
Tips for Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage
Never go past 150°F with pork loin. Leftover slices keep 4 days in the refrigerator.
Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage FAQ
How long does Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage take?
Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage takes 4 hours of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage serve?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What do I need to make Crockpot Pork Loin With Apples and Cabbage?
12 ingredients, led by boneless pork loin, kosher salt, black pepper, dried sage. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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