Slow Cooker Cajun Pork Loin

I thought I would try something new other than the traditional pork loin I normally make a couple times a month in the crock pot. All three of us love how tender and juicy a tenderloin in the crock pot can be. This recipe also produces some really tasty juices to make a light gravy with and the pork practically melts in your mouth. Serve with your favorite potatoes and be ready for seconds!

Ingredients:

1 small onion

1 small green pepper

3 TBLS. butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 each salt, white pepper and pepper

1/2 tsp. ground mustard

1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce

1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 lbs)

2 tsp. cornstarch

2 tsp. cold water

Finely chop vegetables and saute in a large skillet with the butter until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in all seasonings and hot pepper sauce.

Cut roast in half. Cut several slits in roast within 1/2 inch from the bottom. Place in slow cooker. Spoon vegetable mixture into the slits and over the top of the roast. Cover and cook on low 6 - 8 hours.

Transfer roast to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Pour cooking juices from slow cooker into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water in a separate bowl until smooth and then stir into the pan of juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the roast.