This slow-cooker pork loin wrapped in bacon combines two crowd-pleasing ingredients into one impressive dish. It is a melt-in-your-mouth pork loin wrapped in bacon that practically cooks itself, giving you maximum flavor with minimum effort.
This recipe is ideal when you want a foolproof recipe that is fancy enough to serve to the company! Just toss a few ingredients in the slow cooker, and you will come home to an incredible aroma and a dinner that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
What sets this recipe apart is the brilliant contrast between the tender, juicy pork and the bacon wrapper that crisps up beautifully. The bacon does double duty – it bastes the pork as it cooks and adds an irresistible smoky flavor that makes everything better. There’s something magical about the combination of salty bacon, sweet brown sugar, and tender pork!
If you’ve avoided cooking pork loin because it can turn out dry, this method is dependable and easy. The slow cooking combined with the bacon wrap makes sure the meat stays incredibly moist. Plus, the hands-off cooking approach means you can go about your day without being stuck in the kitchen.
Let me walk you through the steps in this simple yet impressive recipe, which is bound to become a regular in your dinner rotation. With just a few minutes of prep time, you’ll have a dinner that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen.
Looking for more slow cooker dinner recipes? Try slow cooker beef and butternut squash soup, slow cooker taco soup and slow cooker turkey noodle soup!
🥘Ingredient Notes
For exact amounts needed see the recipe card below
- Pork Loin – Make sure you’re grabbing a pork loin, not a tenderloin! They’re different cuts and cook differently. The loin is perfect for slow cooking and feeding a crowd.
- Light Brown Sugar
- Garlic Salt
- Cajun Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Dijon Mustard
- Bacon: I’ve used both thick and thin-cut bacon successfully. Either works great!
🥣How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Loin
- Combine the brown sugar, garlic salt, Cajun seasoning, and onion powder in a small bowl. Use your fingers to break up any brown sugar lumps.
- Spread the Dijon mustard all over your pork loin, covering all sides. The mustard helps keep the bacon in place.
- Layer the bacon slices around the pork loin, overlapping slightly.
- Place your bacon-wrapped pork in the slow cooker, placing it seam-side down so the bacon stays in place.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of the bacon-wrapped pork.
- Cover and let it cook on low for 4-6 hours. Your house will smell amazing!
- Carefully move the cooked pork to a lined baking sheet and broil for just a few minutes to crisp up that bacon. Watch it closely to prevent burning!
- Let it rest for about 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve to your hungry family.
🍴Serving Ideas
This tender, sweet-and-savory pork loin is practically begging for some delicious sides! In my house, we love to pair it with classic comfort food sides that can soak up all those amazing drippings. Here are some of my favorite serving suggestions:
- Creamy mashed potatoes – they’re perfect for soaking up the sweet and smoky sauce
- Steamed green beans or roasted broccoli
- A crisp garden salad
- Dinner rolls (perfect for mopping up any extra sauce!)
- Rice pilaf
- Roasted root vegetables, like carrots or parsnips
Don’t forget to spoon some of those delicious cooking juices over everything on your plate!
💭How to Store Leftover Pork Loin
I love having leftover pork loin for quick and easy meals later in the week. It makes fabulous sandwiches! Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for 3-4 days.
You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months. To reheat the pork in the fridge, thaw it, then place slices in a covered dish with a splash of chicken broth. Warm them in the microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
You can also reheat in the oven at 325 degrees F, covered with foil, until warm. The bacon won’t stay quite as crispy after storage, but the flavor will still be amazing!
⭐Tips
Be sure to check out the step by step instructions
- Pat your pork loin dry with paper towels before adding the mustard – this helps the seasonings stick better
- Try to choose a pork loin that’s uniform in thickness for consistent cooking
- Either thick-cut or regular bacon works well in this recipe. The thick-cut bacon provides a meatier texture, while regular bacon gets a bit crispier under the broiler. Make sure to wrap the bacon snugly around the pork loin, slightly overlapping each piece.
- Try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try different mustard varieties – whole grain mustard adds great texture.
- Double the brown sugar mixture if you like things extra sweet.
📝Reader Questions
While you can, I don’t recommend it. Pork tenderloin is much smaller and leaner than pork loin, so it would cook much faster and probably dry out. Stick with pork loin and try this slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe instead.
When tested with a meat thermometer, the pork should reach 145°F (63°C). Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Absolutely! I often prepare everything the night before when I know I’ll have a busy morning. Just wrap the seasoned pork in bacon, cover, and refrigerate. Add the brown sugar mixture right before cooking the next day.
The broiling step helps crisp up the bacon, giving it that delicious texture. It only takes a few minutes and makes such a difference!
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Slow Cooker Pork Loin Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pound pork loin
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8-10 slices bacon
Instructions
- Mix the brown sugar, garlic salt, cajun seasoning, and onion powder in a small bowl.1/2 cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Spread the mustard over the pork and wrap the bacon around the pork.3 pound pork loin, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 8-10 slices bacon
- Place the pork loin bacon seam down into your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture all over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Once the pork is cooked through, carefully transfer it to a lined baking sheet and broil for a few minutes, just until the bacon crisps up.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure you are using a pork loin! This recipe will be dried out if you use a pork tenderloin.
- Try to choose a pork loin that’s uniform in thickness for consistent cooking
- Either thick-cut or regular bacon works well in this recipe. The thick-cut bacon provides a meatier texture, while regular bacon gets a bit crispier under the broiler.
- Wrap the bacon snugly around the pork loin, slightly overlapping each piece.
- Try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try different mustard varieties – whole grain mustard adds great texture.
- Double the brown sugar mixture if you like things extra sweet.
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