Here’s a simple and flavorful slow cooker pork recipe using orange juice and three other ingredients for a juicy, tender result:
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs (900 g–1.3 kg) pork shoulder or pork loin
- 1 cup orange juice (fresh or store-bought)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Optional: salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pork:
Pat the pork dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. - Mix the sauce:
In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. - Add to slow cooker:
Place the pork in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it. Make sure the pork is mostly covered with the liquid. - Cook:
- Low setting: 6–8 hours
- High setting: 3–4 hours
The pork should be fork-tender and easy to shred.
- Serve:
- Remove the pork and shred or slice it.
- Pour some of the cooking liquid over the meat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
This method keeps the pork juicy, flavorful, and slightly sweet with a citrus kick.
If you want, I can also give a quick side dish pairing that complements this orange pork perfectly in the slow cooker meal. Do you want me to do that?
