Need an easy dinner that practically cooks itself? This slow cooker pork loin is one of those comforting meals that requires very little preparation but delivers tender, flavorful pork with a rich, savory sauce.
All you need is cubed pork loin and two simple pantry staples to create a satisfying meal the whole family will want again.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin, cut into bite-size cubes
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- ½ cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional for browning
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pork
Trim any excess fat from the pork loin and cut it into approximately 1-inch cubes.
For extra flavor, you can quickly brown the pork in a skillet with a little olive oil over medium-high heat. This step is optional, but browning adds a deeper savory flavor.
2. Add Everything to the Slow Cooker
Place the cubed pork into the slow cooker.
Add the cream of mushroom soup and sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top. Pour in the water or chicken broth and add the black pepper.
Stir gently until the pork is coated with the creamy mixture.
3. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on:
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 2½–3½ hours
Cooking times can vary depending on your slow cooker and the size of the pork pieces.
The pork should be tender and reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), followed by a short rest.
4. Let the Sauce Thicken
Once the pork is cooked, give everything a gentle stir. If the sauce seems thinner than you prefer, leave the lid slightly ajar for a few minutes on the warm setting or transfer the sauce to a saucepan and simmer briefly.
What to Serve With It
This creamy pork is delicious spooned over:
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Egg noodles
- Roasted potatoes
- Buttered vegetables
- Green beans
- Crusty bread
The creamy onion-mushroom sauce is especially good over mashed potatoes or noodles because they soak up all that savory flavor.
Helpful Tips
Don’t overcook the pork. Pork loin is relatively lean, so cooking it far beyond the point of tenderness can make it dry.
Brown the pork first if you have time. Although completely optional, searing the cubes before slow cooking can give the finished dish a richer flavor.
Watch the salt. Condensed soup and dry onion soup mix can both contain quite a bit of sodium, so additional salt usually isn’t necessary.
Add vegetables if desired. Sliced mushrooms, carrots, peas, or green beans can turn this into a more complete one-pot dinner.
Final Thoughts
With just a few everyday ingredients and the convenience of a slow cooker, this creamy pork loin dinner makes an easy weeknight meal. The pork becomes tender while the onion and mushroom sauce develops a rich, comforting flavor.
It’s simple enough for a busy evening, yet delicious enough that you may find yourself making it whenever you’re craving a hearty homemade dinner.