Slow Cooker Chutney Pork Loin

Serves 6-8

I’ll admit it, I am a lazy cook. I like things that are easy, fresh, and delicious, in that order. When we were snowed in during Snowpocolypse 2016 (10 inches in Nashville, y’all!) I made all kinds of soups and stews and yummy things. This slow cooker recipe is one of my favorites. It literally takes five minutes to put together, a real snap to make. All you need is the pork, a jar of mango or peach chutney, onions, and seasonings. I prefer it over rich, creamy mashed potatoes, but it will work with any rice and a side vegetable for a tasty family meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless pork loin roast, about 3 to 4 pounds

  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, finely minced

  • 1 jar (12 ounces) mango or peach chutney

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

Directions

  1. Wash roast and pat dry; trim excess fat.

  2. In the bottom of a 5-to 7-quart slow cooker, place sliced onion.

  3. Lightly salt and pepper the roast, then rub with the garlic powder or fresh minced garlic. Place the roast in the slow cooker. (If you’re squeamish about raw meat like I am, it’s fine to simply dash on the S & P and garlic)

  4. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients and spoon over the roast. (Again, lazy girl simply dumps them in directly)

  5. Cover the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours longer, or continue cooking on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours longer. The roast should register at least 160° F on an instant-read thermometer or meat thermometer inserted at the center of the roast.

  6. Remove the roast from the crockpot and keep warm.

  7. Pour juices from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan. Simmer the juices for 5 to 8 minutes to reduce by about one-third.

  8. Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water (always add water to the cornstarch, not the other way around), stirring until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the juices and continue cooking for about 1 minute, until thickened.

  9. Serve sauce with roast over your delicious side.

Entrees, PorkJ.T. EllisonComment