Apple Cinnamon Pork Loin

By Joanks

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 3 medium apples, peeled and sliced, divided
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 small red onion, halved and sliced
• 1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides; cool slightly.
With a paring knife, cut about 16 3 inch deep slits in sides of roast; insert one apple slice into each slit.
Place half of the remaining apples in a 4 quart slow cooker.
Place roast over apples.
Drizzle with honey; top with onion and remaining apples.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove pork and apple mixture; keep warm.
Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Serve with pork and apple mixture.