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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker » Crock Pot Apricot Pork Roast

    By Amy · Published: Feb 26, 2018 · Updated: Mar 1, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 6 Comments

    Crock Pot Apricot Pork Roast

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    Today I’m sharing an incredibly simple (and delicious!) Crock Pot Apricot Pork Roast that requires only 15 minutes of prep time!

    A sliced pork roast topped with onions and apricot glaze on a white platter.

    This roast is so tender, moist, and savory.  Let your slow cooker do the work!

    A slice of apricot pork roast, green peas and mashed potatoes on a white plate.

    I love awesome recipes that don’t require a lot of hands-on time and THIS is one of those recipes.  The pork is so tender you can literally cut it with a fork, and just a hand full of ingredients are needed.

    A cooked pork roast topped with onions in a slow cooker.

    Serve it with potatoes or rice and a veggie side and you’ve got a hearty dinner the whole family will love… enjoy!

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    A sliced pork roast topped with onions and apricot glaze on a white platter.

    Crock Pot Apricot Pork Roast

    Just 15 minutes prep time is needed for this tender and savory pork roast!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: crock pot apricot pork roast
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and black pepper
    • 1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
    • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
    • 1 tablespoon prepared spicy mustard
    • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
    • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
    • chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Season roast with desired amounts of salt and pepper.  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Brown roast on all sides (about a minute each side).
    • Spray the insert of your slow cooker with cooking spray (I used a 6 quart slow cooker).
    • Place pork roast in your slow cooker (fat side up).
    • Top roast evenly with sliced onions.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, chicken broth, mustard and teriyaki sauce until smooth.  Pour over roast and onions.
    • Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours or until done.
    • Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

    Notes

    The National Pork Board recommends cooking pork chops, roasts, and tenderloin to an internal temperature between 145° F. (medium rare) and 160° F. (medium), followed by a 3 minute rest. Since large cuts increase approximately 10° F. while resting, remove them from the heat at 150° F. followed by a 10 minute rest

    Nutrition

    Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    1. Denise says

      January 20, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      I have a very picky daughter and this is one of her favorites!! We love this dish. Pork comes out tender & tasty every time!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        January 20, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        Thanks so much, Denise – This made my day… glad your daughter loves it! 🙂

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    2. macdougal28 says

      March 04, 2018 at 10:58 am

      I’m skeptical of the cooking time and temp. My crockpot recipes all say 5-6 hours on HIGH or 10-12 hours on LOW. Hoping I don’t end up with raw pork tonight…

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        March 04, 2018 at 2:15 pm

        Hi, this is what worked for me using a 3 pound boneless pork loin roast in a 6-quart slow cooker. I diligently pay very close attention to cooking times, measurements and weights of meat cuts. That is why I added the temperature recommendation from the National Pork Board at the bottom of the recipe. Different sized (and brands) of slow cookers cook differently. Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Samantha says

      January 16, 2012 at 8:18 am

      What size crockpot are you using? I learned the hard way “size matters” after recently ruining some chicken in my crock pot…..

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      • The Blond Cook says

        January 17, 2012 at 3:40 pm

        My crock pot is one of the larger ones; I’ve read that “bigger isn’t better” and that you should fill your crock pot up as much as possible (of course without over-loading) for it to cook correctly. I had some extra room in mine for this pork roast & it turned out fine. 🙂

        Sorry about your chicken! Did you overcook it?

        Here is a link to the official “Crock Pot” FAQ page: http://www.crock-pot.com/CustomerService.aspx?id=faq&fgid=44

        Reply

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