Italian Pork Loin for the Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Italian Pork Loin for the Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) is a juicy and flavorful dish that's easy to prepare.

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 h

Ready In

8 h 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

246

Sugar

Fat

The Italian Pork Loin for the Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) is a perfect meal to satisfy the cravings for juicy and flavorful meat. Made with a pork loin roast, Italian seasoning, and a creamy mushroom and tomato sauce, this dish is sure to impress your dinner guests or your family. The slow cooking method ensures that the meat is not only tender but also evenly cooked, making it easier to slice and serve. While it may take a long time to cook, the Italian Pork Loin for the Slow Cooker is a dish that is well worth the wait!

Instructions

1.	Place the pork loin roast in the slow cooker.
2.	In a separate bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, minced garlic, Italian salad dressing mix, Italian herbs, and salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the pork loin, making sure it's fully coated.
3.	Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and fully cooked.
4.	Remove the pork loin from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare, requires few ingredients, and is a crowd-pleaser.

Slow cooking the pork loin ensures it’s tender and juicy, and the Italian seasoning mix gives it a flavorful punch.

CONS

Cooking in a slow cooker can take a long time, so this is not a dish to make if you’re short on time.
Additionally, the cream of mushroom soup can make the dish quite heavy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pork loin is a lean cut of meat that’s high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthy choice for those watching their weight. Additionally, the diced tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that’s been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

	3 lbs pork loin roast
	1 can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion
	1 can cream of mushroom soup
	6 -8 garlic cloves , minced
	1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
	2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
	salt and pepper