How to: Yule Pork Loin

Gather ingredients and equipment.

Put all ingredients in crock pot and mix well.

Set to high and leave for 3-6 hours.

Enjoy! (Pictured with blue cheese and sage mashed potatoes & peas.)

Happy Yule!

There's enough kitchen witch in me that what we eat for the sabbat is just as important as what we do at our altar. For the past few years, I've been making this pork roast, and it’s been a hit. Pork is traditional for the season and the herbs and slow cooking really make it special. It's delicious and usually makes enough for leftovers the next day.

I like to serve it with blue cheese and sage mashed potatoes, peas, and a Yule log cake. Enjoy!

Yule Pork Loin
(Serves two)

• 1 pork loin, 1-1.5 lbs

• 2 large garlic cloves, quartered

• 1 large onion, sliced lengthwise

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/4 teaspoon ground sage

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 T miso paste

• 1/2 C red wine

• 1 T brown sugar

• 8 oz apple juice or sweet cider

• 1 t balsamic vinegar

• 2 C vegetable bouillon

1. Mix all ingredients, except pork in a slow cooker until blended.

2. Add pork and cook on high for 3-4 hours, depending on the size of the pork loin. The meat should fall apart when probed with a fork (stick in it and twist—if it comes apart easily, the pork is done).