Honey-Garlic Pork Loin

The slightly sweet and tangy garlic sauce pairs perfectly with the mild flavored pork loin.

Makes 8 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 6 hours (low)

SEAR:

3–4 lb. pork loin roast, trimmed, seasoned with salt and black pepper

Tbsp. olive oil 2

ADD:

20

1 2

DEGLAZE:

1

1/4 2 1/4

cloves garlic, skinned (about 2 bulbs) cup diced onions Tbsp. all-purpose flour cup low-sodium chicken broth cup fresh lemon juice Tbsp. Italian seasoning Salt and black pepper to taste cup honey

Sear pork in oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat until brown on all sides, 6–8 minutes; transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker.

Add garlic to pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until brown, 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over garlic and onions and cook 2 minutes.

Deglaze pan with broth, scraping up any brown bits. Stir in lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, season with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil. Pour broth mixture, then honey over pork. Cover slow cooker and cook pork until forktender on high setting, 3 hours, or low setting, 6 hours.

Transfer pork to a platter and let rest 5 minutes. Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to mediumlow and simmer sauce until thick, 2–3 minutes. Lightly mash garlic cloves, slice pork, and serve with sauce.

Per serving: 323 cal; 8g total fat (2g sat); 125mg chol; 108mg sodium; 15g carb; 1g fiber; 46g protein

For a sweet addition to the sauce, pour honey over the roast into the slow cooker before cooking.

For even cooking, fold narrow end of pork in, then evenly truss the roast with kitchen string.

To ensure even browning and avoid burning, constantly stir the whole garlic cloves in the pan.