Slow Cooker Pepper Pork (Seared First) Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Pepper Pork (Seared First)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons peppercorns, slightly cracked; ice, 1 tray (or more); 1 lb lean pork; Searing and Crock pot; 3 ounces dried apples; 1 -2 tablespoon canola oil; 1 onion, halved and sliced (or diced); 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 4 medium potatoes, diced (optional); 10 ounces cabbage, shredded (optional)

Servings: persons

Brine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons peppercorns, slightly cracked
ice, 1 tray (or more)
1 lb lean pork
Searing and Crock pot
3 ounces dried apples
1 -2 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, halved and sliced (or diced)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
4 medium potatoes, diced (optional)
10 ounces cabbage, shredded (optional)

1
Heat broth, salt, brown sugar, and peppercorns on the stove until salt and sugar dissolve.
2
Transfer liquid to a pourable container, and add ice. Stir and cool until room temperature or slightly lukewarm.
3
Pour liquid over pork in a ziploc bag, and refrigerate 3-8 hours.
4
Remove pork from the brine, and pat dry.
5
Place potatoes (if using) and apples in the crock pot.
6
Heat oil in a 12-inch stainless steel pan over medium heat. Place pork in the pan and cover with a splatter screen (makes a bit of a mess without one). Saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side (you might start checking the second side after 3 minutes for browning).
7
Place pork into crock pot over apples.
8
Add onion to saute pan, stir well, and cook about 2 minutes.
9
Deglaze with chicken broth, add pepper and thyme, and stir to scrape up brown bits off of pan. Transfer to crock pot. If using cabbage, add it on top at this time as well. Let pan soak for ease of cleaning.
10
Cook in crock pot for 1 1/2 hours on high, then 4 1/2 hours on low. Alternately, you can cook this for 4 hours on high for equivalent results. You might want to gently stir the cabbage and onions together about an hour before it is finished cooking. I like to serve this over brown rice (if I am not using the potatoes).

984

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Pepper Pork (Seared First) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow Cooker Pepper Pork (Seared First)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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