Pineapple Glazed Pork Loin Crock Pot Recipe
This quick & easy glazed pork loin crock pot recipe is sweet and tangy with just a little heat too! It's perfect for party or any dinner and there isn't a lot of fuss either. And if you like this recipe you might want to check out this Bacon Maple Garlic Pork Loin or this Crockpot Spiral Ham. Enjoy! And Rock That Crock!
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 lb(s) pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup(s) pineapple preserves
- 1 to 2 tbl(s) horseradish
- 2 tbl(s) steak seasoning
- 2 tbl(s) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp(s) rosemary
- 1 cup(s) chicken broth
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Cut slits in the pork loin about 2/3's to 3/4's through about every 1 inch.
- Mix the preserves, horseradish, steak seasoning, vinegar, and rosemary and spoon into the slits and over the tenderloin.
- Place the pork loin in the bottom of the buttered insert.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours
Instant Pot
- Place trivet into insert.
- Follow slow cooker directions steps #1 and #2.
- Place a trivet in the bottom of the instant pot, place pork loin on trivet, and pour chicken broth around pork loin.
- Close and lock lid. Set to manual high for 20 minutes. Allow to naturally release 15 minutes, then quick release.
Oven Baked
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Follow slow cooker directions steps one and two.
- Place a trivet into the roasting pan and place the pork loin on top. Pour chicken broth around pork tenderloin.
- Cover if you want it tender. Bake uncovered if you want it crispy. And bake for 20 to 25 minutes per pound.
- Remove from oven. Cover with foil or lid and allow to rest 30 minutes before serving.
Freezer Meal Directions
- Mix all the ingredients except the broth and tenderloin in a baggie, zip and knead to mix.
- Attach to a pork loin with freezer tape, label, and freeze for up to 3 months
Notes
If you don't have a trivet for the oven or your instant pot, don't worry! Use 3 or 4 stalks of celery or the same amount of carrots. Thinly slice a large potato and lay it accordion style under the potatoes. Refer to crockpot meatloaf for what I mean by accordion style.