Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker
Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker features tender pork infused with gentle apple sweetness, mellow onion, and a hint of warm ginger. The cider creates a light, fragrant gravy that pairs beautifully with the root vegetables. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want comforting flavors with minimal fuss.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook7 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put 1/4 of the onion, 1/2 of the apple, and the garlic into a food processor bowl and process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker along with the apple cider and water.
- 2
Season the roast with salt and pepper. Mix the ginger and flour in a shallow dish. Lightly press the roast into the flour mixture to coat all sides, then brush off any extra flour. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet and brown the pork in the hot oil, turning until golden on all sides. Move the browned roast to the slow cooker and scatter the celery and the remaining onion and apple over the top. Cook on low for 4 hours, then add the carrots. Cook for 3 more hours.
- 3
Transfer the cooked roast and carrots to a warmed platter. If you like, thicken the slow cooker juices to make a gravy.
- Calories 222.97 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 8.08 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 17.41 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.71 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.56 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.06 mg High 52%
- Sodium 41.66 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.21 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.92 g --
- Added Sugars 1.86 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 72.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 147.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 1.19 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.6 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cider Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 7 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 222.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker?
- About 7 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 7 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 222.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker healthy?
- Cider-Braised Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 222.97 calories and 8.08 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.56 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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