Crockpot Pork Loin
A “set-it-and-forget it” one-pot recipe for a busy weeknight meal. This recipe is rich in fertility boosting amino acids, includes blood-sugar friendly veggies and cozy vibes for a cold winter evening.
I get it, you’re a busy woman.
You’re trying to balance a job, family, relationships, responsibilities and time for yourself.
You know that optimizing your health for pregnancy is important, but thinking about where to begin feels overwhelming.
What foods should I be eating and how do I make time for this?
Well, that’s where I come in!
I’ve got you covered with this simple recipe for a set-it-and-forget-it Crockpot Pork Loin.
This one-pot meal has everything you need from slow-cooked meat (rich in fertility boosting amino acids) to low glycemic veggies (meaning this meal is blood sugar friendly and supportive of hormone balance). Not to mention, it’s delicious and perfect for a cozy winter night!
Crockpot Pork Loin
Serves: 4-5
Cook Time: 4-6 hours (in the crockpot)
Ingredients:
2 lbs. pork loin
2 cups chicken bone broth
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 celery root, peeled and cut into 2-in cubes
You could also use potatoes! I prefer celery root as it is better for blood sugar balance.
4-5 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-in pieces
2 cups green beans
2 medium yellow onions, chopped into four pieces
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Maple syrup
Avocado oil
Supplies:
Crockpot
Small mixing bowl
Cast iron pan (or sturdy large pan)
Knife and cutting board
Directions:
Chop the veggies. If you haven’t done so already, chop the celery root and carrots into 2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic and chop both onions into four pieces. Place all the chopped veggies into the crockpot. Then place the green beans in last and cover the veggies with 2 cups of chicken bone broth.
Season the veggies with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tsp salt and pepper to taste. Mix with your hands until all of the veggies are thoroughly coated.
Season and sear the pork. Heat a large cast iron pan over medium heat. While the pan heats up, in a small mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp of salt and pepper to taste. Slather the seasoning over the pork using your hands or a spoon. Once hot, add the pork and sear on each side until browned (about 7-10 minutes total).
Remove the pork from the pan and place on top of the vegetables in the crockpot. Set the crockpot on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If you have the time, every hour or two, use a spoon to baste the pork and stir the veggies. Essentially, you want the meat to be very tender and the vegetables to be fork tender.
