Crock Pot Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce

A delicious and flavorful Crock Pot Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce is an easy dinner recipe to come home to at the end of a busy day!

Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

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A delicious and flavorful Crock Pot Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce is an easy dinner recipe to come home to at the end of a busy day! The boneless pork loin stays moist and tender in the slow cooker and is finished with a 3-ingredient sweet-and-savory glaze!

Sometimes you just need a really simple dinner that requires minimal effort, yet looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. This boneless pork roast recipe for the slow cooker is just the solution!

The meat can slowly cook on your counter all day while you go about your daily responsibilities. When you’re ready to enjoy the tender, juicy pork, you just whisk together a quick sauce for the perfect finishing touch!

This meal looks and tastes elegant enough to serve your guests when you’re hosting company, but it’s also a great option for a crazy-busy weeknight!

How to make Crock Pot Pork Roast:

Start with a 4-5 lb. boneless pork loin roast. I like to trim the excess fat from the pork before cooking it.

Season the pork liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Brown the meat in a skillet on all sides, and then transfer to a slow cooker.

My slow cooker has a searing function, so I just brown the meat directly in the Crock Pot. This saves an extra step and gives me one less pan to wash!

Now it’s time for the marinade! This sauce will infuse your pork with flavor as it sits and cooks for hours. You’ll need the following basic ingredients:

• Garlic
• White wine
• Soy sauce
• Dry mustard
• Thyme
• Ginger

Whisk these ingredients together, and then pour the sauce over the pork.

Do you put water in the Crock Pot with the pork roast?

No, you do NOT need to add water to the Crock Pot. The pork roast marinade provides more than enough liquid to keep the meat nice and juicy while it slowly cooks all day!

How long does pork cook in the Crock Pot?

Cook a 4-5 lb. pork roast in the Crock Pot for about 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH. If you’re using a smaller 2-3 lb. roast, you can decrease the cooking time by 1-2 hours.

Can I put a frozen pork roast in the Crock Pot?

Yes, you can. If you’re adding a frozen pork roast to the slow cooker, you’ll want to increase the cooking time by 1-2 hours.

When the pork is done cooking, allow it to rest on a cutting board for a few minutes while you prepare the apricot sauce. This simple glaze requires just 3 ingredients:

• Apricot preserves
• Soy sauce
• White wine

Whisk the preserves, wine, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until hot and bubbly.

Serve the sliced or shredded pork roast with the warm apricot glaze.

Can I freeze Crock Pot Pork Roast?

Yes! If you have leftovers, the meat will freeze beautifully! Allow the sliced or shredded pork to cool to room temperature, package in an airtight container, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

What to serve with Crock Pot Pork Roast:

Here are a few delicious side dishes that go well with a boneless pork roast recipe:

• Dump-and-Bake Overnight Macaroni and Cheese
• Crispy Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes
• Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Aunt Bee’s 3-Ingredient Cheesy Potato Casserole
• Southern Collard Greens
• Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans
• Pink Ambrosia Salad

Cook’s Tips and Recipe Variations:

• Make sure that you season the pork with plenty of salt and pepper. This is a large piece of meat, so it needs lots of flavor!
• Don’t want to use apricot preserves? Try substituting with peach preserves or orange marmalade.
• Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright burst of flavor and color!
• For an alcohol-free recipe, substitute an equal amount of chicken broth for the white wine.

Other easy Crock Pot pork recipes that you might enjoy:

• Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Vegetables and Gravy
• Garlic and Herb Crock Pot Pork and Vegetables
• Crock Pot Pork Shoulder Roast with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
• Smothered Crock Pot Pork Chops

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Crock Pot Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce

A delicious and flavorful Crock Pot Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce is an easy dinner recipe to come home to at the end of a busy day!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Boneless pork loin recipe, Crock Pot Pork Roast, Pork Roast Slow Cooker Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Resting Time 10 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes

Servings 8 – 10 people

Calories 384 kcal

Author Blair

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons white wine
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 (4 – 5 lb.) boneless pork loin, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves

Instructions

1. Season pork liberally on all sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Brown the loin on both sides. Transfer the loin to the slow cooker.
3. In a large measuring cup, whisk together garlic, ¼ cup white wine, ½ cup soy sauce, mustard, thyme and ginger. Pour over the pork in the slow cooker.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
5. When the roast is done, transfer to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Allow the meat to rest for 5-10 minutes.
6. While the meat rests, prepare the Apricot Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine preserves, 2 tablespoons of white wine and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Heat until bubbly hot.

7. Slice or shred the roast and serve with warm Apricot Sauce.

Recipe Notes

• Make sure that you season the pork with plenty of salt and pepper. This is a large piece of meat, so it needs lots of flavor!
• Don’t want to use apricot preserves? Try substituting with peach preserves or orange marmalade.
• Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright burst of flavor and color!
• For an alcohol-free recipe, substitute an equal amount of chicken broth for the white wine.

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 /10 of a 5-lb. roast with sauce)

Calories 384 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 142mg47%

Sodium 548mg24%

Potassium 902mg26%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 51g102%

Vitamin A 60IU1%

Vitamin C 2.7mg3%

Calcium 24mg2%

Iron 1.8mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.