Asian Inspired Pork Roast is delicious and so easy to quickly get seasoned and into the slow cooker for dinner. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable for a dinner the whole family will love.
I remember having pork chops for our dinner when I was a kid, it seemed they took forever to cook! And there was always a lot of fat left in the pan. But today's modern raised pork is leaner than in previous years. Unfortunately, it can also be much easier to overcook. Which to be honest with you is often what I have done...Those memories from childhood are strong!
But I may have stumbled on a solution to avoid overcooking pork in the slow cooker. Today when I went to prepare this Asian Inspired Pork Roast it was still frozen. Because dinner still needed to be made, I thought that to solve the issue of frozen meat, why not complete the recipe and start out on high heat for half the time, then turn it down to low for the finish. And so I did.
You will love this cooking method!
Fortunately, I have made this roast before and we loved it. So it was great that even with this method, it turned out just as delicious. With cooking history on my side, I had a fair idea of what I needed to see happening in the slow cooker so dinner could be put on the table, in time for dinner. And my idea was a total success!
We had a lovely dinner of sliced Asian Inspired Pork Roast, Coconut Rice, and buttered peas for our dinner. I am pretty sure I will use this frozen roast trick again! As a side benefit of cooking this roast frozen, that means when you bring home meat from the market, you can prepare it for this cooking method, and simply make not of that on the freezer bag or container...
Some thoughts on this recipe:
To adapt this recipe for a frozen roast, season and sauce as directed. Cook on high for 2 hours and reduce to low for the remaining time needed.
I did check for doneness before the time was up and I was glad I did. Because the roast was cooked in full. Further cooking would have dried it out.
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- pork loin roast
- granulated garlic
- fresh ground pepper
- catsup
- honey
- soy sauce
- rosemary
You will also need the following:
- slow cooker
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- small bowl
- whisk or spoon
Now we are ready to begin!
Asian Inspired Pork Roast
adapted from: Fix It and Forget It.
UPDATED: 02.16.2024
2 1/2-3 pound Pork Loin
granulated garlic powder
fresh ground pepper
1/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c catsup
1/4 c honey
1-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
OR
1/4-1 t dried rosemary
granulated garlic powder
fresh ground pepper
1/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c catsup
1/4 c honey
1-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
OR
1/4-1 t dried rosemary
Place the pork loin on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, score the fat in a diagonal pattern.
Place the roast in the bottom of the slow cooker, and sprinkle liberally with granulated garlic and fresh ground pepper.
In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup stir together soy sauce, catsup, and honey. Pour over the pork loin roast.
If using fresh Rosemary sprigs, lay them over the top of the roast. For dried rosemary sprinkle over the top of the roast evenly.
Cook on low for three hours and test for doneness to avoid overcooking. The meat thermometer should register between 140-143 degrees. Continue cooking if necessary to reach 140-143 degrees.
Remove to a platter and cover, let rest 10 minutes.
Strain pan drippings and serve with the roast.
Storage options for Asian Inspired Pork Roast. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. I would not recommend freezing leftover pork roast, as it may dry out the meat.
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Asian Inspired Pork Roast
adapted from: Fix It and Forget It.
UPDATED: 02.16.2024
2 1/2-3 pound Pork Loin
granulated garlic powder
fresh ground pepper
1/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c catsup
1/4 c honey
1-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
OR
1/4-1 t dried rosemary
granulated garlic powder
fresh ground pepper
1/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c catsup
1/4 c honey
1-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
OR
1/4-1 t dried rosemary
Place the pork loin on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, score the fat in a diagonal pattern.
Place the roast in the bottom of the slow cooker, and sprinkle liberally with granulated garlic and fresh ground pepper.
In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup stir together soy sauce, catsup, and honey. Pour over the pork loin roast.
If using fresh Rosemary sprigs, lay them over the top of the roast. For dried rosemary sprinkle over the top of the roast evenly.
Cook on low for three hours and test for doneness to avoid overcooking. The meat thermometer should register between 140-143 degrees. Continue cooking if necessary to reach 140-143 degrees.
Remove to a platter and cover, let rest 10 minutes.
Strain pan drippings and serve with the roast.
Storage options for Asian Inspired Pork Roast. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. I would not recommend freezing leftover pork roast, as it may dry out the meat.
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I remember having pork chops as a kid. My mom would put BBQ sauce on them--Yum! We really didn't cook pork loins though. And now, my husband doesn't eat pork... This recipe sounds delicious.
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DeleteI don't have a slow cooker, but I still enjoyed your post - it sounds delicious and worth the patience that is required in preparing it.
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DeleteI know this has to be delicious. I will give it a try!
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DeleteThis roast sounds great! I often cook things from frozen, including veggies for stir-fry. Thanks for the recipe ideas!
ReplyDeleteI really was happy with the process and the results!
DeleteLooks and sounds soooo good-thx!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome, we are using up the leftovers in fried rice for our dinner tonight.
DeleteLooks so good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at the Making a Home - Homemaking Linky at Linda's Lunacy!
Linda, you are welcome, thanks for hosting!
DeleteThis looks great because it's different from the same old ways I usually cook pork. My husband and sons shot three hogs, so I'm having to gather all the pork roast recipes I can. Ha!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like this one, it is so easy to put together and then cooks without much fuss. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteThis looks fantastic. We eat a fair amount of pork so I'm always looking for ways to mix it up #happynow
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DeleteI love a good pork recipe, this one sounds like a keeper.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed it enough to make is a "repeater" on our table. The leftovers make great fried rice...
DeleteThis roast looks and sounds really delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks, plus it is so easy to make. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.
DeleteThat is a beautiful pork roast!
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DeleteThis sounds so delicious! Had to go and google the difference between catsup and what we would call tomato sauce!
ReplyDeleteI love the comments from your visits regarding the differences in ingredients! I often research the same with some of the recipes I read from your blog! It is quite a bit of fun sharing recipes with another cook on the other side of the world! Marg, thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it. And should you wish to whip up a jar of catsup, we have a recipe for that!
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ReplyDeleteEsme, thank you!
DeleteMelynda, this Asian inspired pork roast sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #25.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Thanks so for hosting have a great week ahead.
DeleteThis sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteLisa, thank you! The best part (after the delicious flavor) is how easy it is to prepare! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
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