Slow Cooker Pork Ribeye Roast

This Slow Cooker Pork Ribeye Roast is nestled on top of apple slices, a chopped onion, and simple spices, making it perfect for any crock pot.

Pork Loin Ribeye Roast Recipe

Tender pork ribeye roast prepared in the slow cooker is a meal you can count on any day of the week or any holiday throughout the year!

This recipe uses the pork loin ribeye roast, a roast known for its tender meat and excellent flavor.

Mix the pork loin ribeye roast with apple juice and some simple flavors you may already have in your pantry, and voila – dinner is on the table.

We like to serve this crock pot pork roast or a BBQ pork loin in summer to keep the kitchen cool and in the winter to warm us to the core.

Ingredients

• Pork ribeye roast (boneless)
• Olive oil
• Yellow onion
• Apple
• Apple juice
• Spices: salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried oregano, dried garlic, dried basil

Recipe Tips

• If you are in a hurry, omit searing technique of roast. This adds a lot of flavor but isn’t absolutely necessary.
• Make this recipe your own, try fresh rosemary from your garden
• Serve using the cooked apple slices and onions for added flavor.

How to slow cook a pork ribeye roast

Warm olive oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed skillet.

The thicker based skillet will distribute heat from the stovetop more evenly than other pans.

As the oil heats, mix together salt, pepper, roast seasoning, thyme, rosemary, basil and oregano.

Rub this spice combination over all sides of the pork ribeye roast.

Toss any remaining spice rub into the warmed skillet.

Place the pork ribeye roast in the heated skillet and sear.

Each side will reach a golden brown in approximately 2-3 minutes.

Turn roast to allow each side to develop a crust, but not burn.

Searing the pork really deepens the flavors in the meat. You won’t regret adding this step!

Once the searing is complete, transfer the pork to the slow cooker for the remainder of the cooking process.

Prepare the slow cooker with layers of sliced apple and onion.

Dust the base layers in slow cooker with dried garlic and top with one cup of apple juice.

Place the pork ribeye roast on top of the layers in the slow cooker.

Add any remaining seasoned drippings from the skillet to the slow cooker as well.

Close the lid and cook for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low setting.

How long to cook a pork roast in a crock pot

The total time for cooking a pork roast in the crock pot or slow cooker depends on the size of roast.

For a 3lb. pork ribeye roast we suggest cooking 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on the low setting.

To ensure food safety use a meat thermometer to test for doneness.

What cut of pork is a pork ribeye roast?

The pork rib roast is from the rib area of the loin, so it is more tender and flavorful than a center-cut pork loin roast.

This versatile meat can be in many different dishes.

Bone-in and boneless versions are in the grocery store. 

What temperature to cook pork ribeye roast

To ensure food safety use a meat thermometer to test for doneness.

The safe internal pork cooking temperature for fresh cuts is 145 degrees F, followed by a 3 minute rest.

Your prefered cooking temperature may range from 145 degrees F to 160 degrees F.

The higher side of the range will result in a well-done finishing of pork.

Today’s pork is very lean, so it’s important not to overcook it.

Overcooking pork will make it tough and dry.

Does a pork roast need to be submerged in a slow cooker?

A pork roast does not need to be completely submerged in a slow cooker

We suggest partially submerging pork roasts so it is juicy and tender.

The key to maintaining a proper level of liquid in the slow cooker is making sure liquid is present so the bottom of the dish doesn’t burn.

With this recipe, apple juice will create the proper amount of liquid.

The fresh apples will also release juices as they simmer in the slow cooker.

To ensure plenty of liquids are present, an additional cup of apple juice is added to the slow cooker to keep the pork from becoming dry.

This will provide a small amount of liquid.

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