**Pork loin cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, watercress salad with sliced pears, goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts all combine to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.**
Pork loin, succulent and juicy, is slow-cooked in a delectable blend of aromatic herbs, savory spices, and rich parmesan cheese, resulting in a dish that is fall-off-the-bone tender and bursting with irresistible flavors. Accompanying this delectable pork loin is a vibrant watercress salad, featuring crisp watercress leaves, sweet and juicy pear slices, creamy goat cheese crumbles, and crunchy toasted pine nuts, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This delightful salad offers a refreshing contrast to the richness of the pork loin, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The combination of the slow-cooked pork loin and the refreshing watercress salad makes this dish perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy dinner party with friends or a special family gathering.
WATERCRESS, ROCKET, SWEET PEAR, WALNUT AND PARMESAN SALAD
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- What a pukka combination, simple and classy. Don't try to make this when you feel like it, make it when you can buy perfect pears, otherwise it will taste naff. For 1 person I normally use around 1/2 a pear, 2 big handfuls of watercress and 2 big handfuls of rocket. If the pear skins are nice I just give them a wash, if not I remove them with a peeler. Then cut them in 1/2 and deseed. It doesn't really matter how you cut them up. Sometimes in big rough chunks, maybe sliced up or even grated. Then place into a bowl with the watercress and rocket. The pepperiness of the leaves works so well with the sweetness of the pear. Drizzle with good extra-virgin olive oil just to coat, a small squeeze of lemon juice (because the pear juice is slightly acidic but very tasty), and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss all this together and serve. Shave over Parmesan or pecornio, crumble your nuts over and tuck in. I love this salad with roasted meat or as a starter on its own.
AMAZING PORK TENDERLOIN IN THE SLOW COOKER
This will melt in your mouth! This pork tenderloin soaks up the yummy juices as it cooks. Make sure to serve up the au jus on the side - its amazing! This recipe is so simple, you will love it!
Provided by chowsito
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker with the contents of the soup packet. Pour water, wine, and soy sauce over the top, turning the pork to coat. Carefully spread garlic over the pork, leaving as much on top of the roast during cooking as possible. Sprinkle with pepper, cover, and cook on low setting for 4 hours. Serve with cooking liquid on the side as au jus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 917.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH SAGE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop the garlic and half the sage and insert it in the center of the pork. Squeeze a half lemon over the pork and season the meat with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy casserole or Dutch oven just large enough to hold the loin. Brown the loin on all sides and drain off the fat.
- Arrange the onion over the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with remaining sage leaves and thyme sprigs. Put the loin on top and add the chicken stock and wine. Cover and cook for an hour. Uncover, turn the oven up to 375 degrees, and let the meat brown for 20 to 30 minutes. Test to see if the meat is done. (It is cooked when an internal temperature of 155 degrees on a meat thermometer is registered.)
- Remove the pork loin to a serving dish and keep it warm. (You can put it back in the oven, leaving the door ajar.) Skim the fat from the cooking juices and reduce them until thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in a warmed sauce boat. Decorate the pork with sprigs of sage and thyme and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 671 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- Choose a pork loin that is about 3 pounds in size to ensure it cooks evenly in the slow cooker.
- Sear the pork loin in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to brown the meat and lock in the juices.
- Use a combination of olive oil and butter to sear the pork loin. This will help to prevent the meat from sticking to the pan.
- Add a cup of chicken broth to the slow cooker along with the pork loin. This will help to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Season the pork loin with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried sage. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Cook the pork loin on low for 6-8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the pork loin is cooking, prepare the watercress salad. Toss the watercress, pears, goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts in a bowl with a balsamic vinaigrette.
- Serve the pork loin with the watercress salad and enjoy!
Conclusion:
This slow cooker Parmesan sage pork loin and watercress salad with sliced pears, goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork loin is tender and flavorful, and the watercress salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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