Pork loin cooked in the slow cooker with green enchilada sauce, cream cheese, green bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. The pork is wonderful sliced or cubed.
Sprinkle the pork loin on both sides with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil
Brown the roast on both sides, no need to cook through.
Add the roast to the slow cooker, pour over the enchilada sauce. Add the onion, mushroom and bell pepper. Place the cream cheese last, on top of roast.
Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
Remove pork on to a cutting board, let it rest while you whisk the sauce.
Whisk the sauce together to blend in cream cheese in the slow cooker.
Slice pork or cut into cubes. Add the pork back into the slow cooker to keep warm until ready to serve.
Serve the pork with a generous amount of sauce.
Serve with rice and beans or in a burrito.
Notes
Serving ideas:
Rice and beans - A side of rice and beans provides the perfect balance to a full meal. The rice soaks up the wonderful creamy green chile sauce.
Burrito - Cube the pork loin slices and put a nice helping inside warm tortillas.
Enchiladas - Use the slow cooker cubed pork to create irresistible enchiladas packed with the works, especially shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
What kind of garnish should I use?You can't go wrong with sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, roasted peppers, lime juice, or avocado.How do I store the leftovers?They can be placed into an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Or can be put into the freezer for up to three months.Can I use different peppers?Instead of mild green bell peppers, you can use fresh peppers such as hatch chiles, poblanos, jalapenos, or canned fire-roasted green chiles.Can I shred this meat?If you want shredded meat, you'll want to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours. The longer cooking time will ensure the meat will shred.Can I use salsa verde instead?Yes, use two 16-ounce jars of salsa verde instead of green enchilada sauce. You will still get a wonderfully flavored green chili pork.