Slow Cooker Pork Loin

Recipe courtesy of Trisha Yearwood

Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours, 20 minutes
Serves 8-10

Ingredients

3 lb. pork loin, trimmed
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. corn starch

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine the garlic powder, ginger, dried thyme, black pepper and salt.  Rub the seasoning over the surface of the pork loin. 
2. In a skillet, heat opn and brown the pork loin on all sides.  Transfer the browned pork loin to the crock pot. 
3. In a bowl, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice and soy sauce and pour over the pork.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours. 
5. For the gravy: pour the liquid from the crock pot into a measuring cup.  Skim off the fat.  Measure two cups of the liquid adding water if needed.  Transfer liquid to a sauce pan reserving ½ cup.  Stir cornstarch into the reserved ½ cup and then add to the pan with the rest.  Heat, stirring frequently until thick.  Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.