Pork Loin In A Bag In A Crock Pot Recipe 455

SUCCULENT CROCK POT PORK LOIN

Steps:

• 1. PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT PORK LOIN INTO A 1 GALLON HEAVY-DUTY PLASTIC BAG. CLOSE BAG AND MUSH AROUND TO MIX.
• 2. ADD MEAT, COATING WELL WITH MARINADE. PLACE IN COLDEST AREA OF REFRIGERATOR FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS.
• 3. REMOVE MEAT FROM MARINADE. SEAL WELL IN A LARGE PIECE OF HEAVY-DUTY ALUMINUM FOIL. PLACE INTO LARGE CROCK POT. POUR 1/2 CUP WATER INTO BOTTOM OF CROCK POT. PLACE LID OVER TOP. SET CROCK POT TO HIGH AND ALLOW TO COOK FOR 4 HOURS. TURN DOWN CROCK POT TO LOW FOR AN ADDITIONAL HOUR.
• 4. REMOVE FOIL PACKET FROM CROCK POT. ALLOW TO SIT FOR 20 TO 30 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING FROM FOIL TO PLACE ONTO A CARVING BOARD. SLICE, ARRANGE ON SERVING PLATTER AND SERVE WARM.
• 5. JUICES REMAINING IN BOTTOM OF CROCK POT AND THOSE LEFT IN BOTTOM OF FOIL MAY BE COMBINED, STRAINED AND THEN THICKENED WITH FLOUR AND/OR CORNSTARCH SLURRY TO A TASTY GRAVY. IF YOU NEED TO STRETCH THE AMOUNT OF GRAVY, STIR IN A PACKET OR TWO OF DRY PORK GRAVY MIX THAT HAS BEEN DISSOLVED IN A 14 OZ CAN OF CHICKEN BROTH BEFORE THICKENING. SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.

SLOW COOKER PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Trim the visible fat from the loin. If necessary, cut the roast to fit into a 3 1/2-, 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, ginger, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub the spice mixture over the entire surface of the loin.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium to medium-high heat and brown the loin slowly on all sides. Drain off the fat. Transfer the loin to the slow cooker. Combine the chicken broth, lemon juice and soy sauce in a small bowl; pour over the loin. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. When the roast is done, transfer the meat to a serving platter and cover to keep it warm.
• To make the gravy, pour the juices from the slow cooker into a glass measuring cup. Skim off the fat. Measure 2 cups of liquid, adding water to the juices if necessary to make 2 cups. Transfer the juices to a saucepan, reserving 1/2 cup. Stir the cornstarch into the reserved 1/2 cup of juices until dissolved, then stir into the juices in the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the gravy is thickened and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Season the gravy to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the roast and serve it with the gravy.