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
Crock Pot Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce
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
- Season pork liberally on all sides with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slice or shred the roast and serve with warm Apricot Sauce.
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.
Trish
Hello Blair,
I would love to cook this dish, however as I dont have a crock pot, how would you suggest I cook this in the oven.
Kind regards, Trish
Blair
Hi, Trish! I would suggest that you follow the same instructions, but put the pork in a large roasting pan with the cooking liquid. Cover with foil and roast in a 300 degree F oven for about 3-4 hours. Enjoy!
Diana
It’s cooking as I type this......smells soooo good and can’t wait to eat it!!
Blair
That's great, Diana! I hope that you enjoyed it! 🙂 I'd put that apricot sauce on just about anything!
Diana
I hafta say, it was AMAZING!!! My husband and son loved it! Thank you for that wonderful recipe!!!
Blair
That's great, Diana! Thank you!