Serving plate featuring slice of tender, browned pork on one side radiating with slow caramelized peach slices in deep orange and blush pink hues. Vibrant specks of spices and herbs are scattered atop for color contrast. A pop of green, perhaps a side of sautéed spinach, fills the remaining space.

Slow-Cooker Peachy Pork Delight

Name: Slow-Cooker Peachy Pork Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: ripe peaches, 4 washed and sliced; pork loin roast, 2 pounds lightly salted and peppered; brown sugar, 1/2 cup; allspice, 1 teaspoon; ground clove, 1/2 teaspoon; ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon; bourbon, 1/4 cup; apple juice, 1/2 cup; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; olive oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 360 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: June 30, 2025

Experience the heart of Southern American cuisine with a peach-based aromatic twist in this alluring recipe. Savor the star of the show - fresh, sweet peaches simmered to perfection in the slow cooker along with tender, juicy pork. Accentuated by warm spices and brown sugar, this dish is a fantastic fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory elements.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ripe peaches - 4 - washed and sliced
Pork loin roast - 2 pounds - lightly salted and peppered
Brown sugar - 1/2 cup
Allspice - 1 teaspoon
Ground clove - 1/2 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
Bourbon - 1/4 cup
Apple juice - 1/2 cup
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🍖

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the lightly salted and peppered pork loin and brown on all sides.
Step 2 - 🥣🧂🍬

In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, allspice, ground clove, and cinnamon.
Step 3 - 🥘➡️🍑

Place the browned pork in your slow cooker. Pour the spice mix over the pork and layer the peach slices on top.
Step 4 - 🥃🍹☔️

Stir together the bourbon and apple juice and pour over the layers in your slow cooker.
Step 5 - 🛎️⏲️🍲

Set your slow cooker to low. Allow everything to cook for about 6 hours.
Step 6 - 🌗🥄🔄

Halfway through, gently stir the ingredients in the slow cooker to evenly distribute the juices.
Step 7 - ⏲️🍽️🎉

Once done, carefully remove the pork and place it on a serving plate. Layer the cooked peaches on top and drizzle with the reduced sauce from the slow cooker.

Additional

The peach-pork duo skewers on the cliché and offers a fresh, interesting take on Southern American cuisine. It's a great dish for a summer gathering considering the availability of peaches. If peaches are not in season, you can replace them with apricots or canned peaches. Allow your kids to help with preparing the spice mix and layering the slow cooker!