Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Sage Pork Loin and Watercress

Name: Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Sage Pork Loin and Watercress Salad with Sliced Pears, Goat Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds diced red potatoes; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup sherry; 1 (2-pound) pork loin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons dried sage; 1 tablespoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 4 cups watercress leaves; 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced; 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese; Olive oil; Sherry vinegar

Servings: persons

2 pounds diced red potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup sherry
1 (2-pound) pork loin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried sage
1 tablespoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons pine nuts
4 cups watercress leaves
2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
Olive oil
Sherry vinegar

1
Place potatoes, onion, celery, and carrots in bottom of slow-cooker.
2
Pour in chicken broth and sherry.
3
Season pork all over with salt and black pepper, sage and garlic and herb seasoning.
4
Place pork on top of vegetables and top with Parmesan, pressing the cheese into the meat.
5
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
6
Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Arrange watercress on salad plates.
8
Top with pear slices, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts.
9
Drizzle with olive oil and sherry vinegar.
10
Slice pork crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
11
Serve 1/2 of the pork with this meal and reserve second half for another recipe.
12
Serve all of the vegetables from slow-cooker and the brothy sauce with pork.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds diced red potatoes, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Sage Pork Loin and Watercress Salad with Sliced Pears, Goat Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Sage Pork Loin and Watercress Salad with Sliced Pears, Goat Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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