"This Crock Pot Pork Loin recipe will blow our mind! It’s SO easy, outrageously juicy and prep ahead friendly with the best sauce!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3.5-5 pounds pork loin roast ( trimmed of excess fat (NOT pork tenderloin))
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4 tablespoons butter (sliced into 4 pads)
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6 cups warm water
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1/2 cup kosher salt ((or 1/4 cup table salt))
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup ice cubes
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1 TBS EACH chili powder, garlic powder
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1 tsp EACH onion powder, paprika, salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup honey ((may sub pure maple syrup))
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1/4 cup apricot preserves
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3 tablespoons orange juice
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil, dried rosemary
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1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch