My grandmother made this every Sunday after church. The simplest dinner that tastes like you spent all day cooking

This slow cooker 3-ingredient honey mustard pork loin is the kind of Sunday dinner that makes the whole house smell like home. My grandmother used to put it on right after church, and by late afternoon it tasted like she’d been fussing over the stove all day, even though it took just a few minutes to get going. The pork turns out tender and sliceable, with a glossy golden honey mustard glaze that feels special but is simple enough for any busy weeknight.

Serve the sliced honey mustard pork loin right from the slow cooker with the warm sauce spooned over the top. It’s especially good with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to soak up the extra glaze. Add a simple side like steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or a tossed salad to round out the plate. Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day on soft rolls with a little extra mustard or mayo and some crunchy pickles on the side.

Servings: 6

3 to 4 lb boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of excess surface fat

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and mustard until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the balance if you like it a little sweeter (more honey) or tangier (more mustard).

Place the pork loin in the center of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker. If one side has a thin fat cap, place that side facing up so it bastes the meat as it cooks.

Pour the honey mustard mixture evenly over the pork loin, turning the roast gently with tongs to coat all sides. Make sure some of the sauce pools around the bottom of the pork so it cooks in the glaze.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is very tender and reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F in the thickest part.

Once cooked, carefully transfer the pork loin to a cutting board, letting any extra glaze drip back into the slow cooker. Let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes so the juices settle and it slices more neatly.

While the pork rests, stir the sauce in the slow cooker. It should be a glossy, amber-colored honey mustard glaze. If it looks too thin for your liking, you can remove the lid and let it sit on HIGH for about 10 to 15 minutes to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.

Slice the pork loin into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the slices back into the slow cooker or in a serving dish and spoon the warm honey mustard glaze over the top, making sure the edges get coated so they look caramelized and shiny.

Serve the pork hot with extra sauce from the slow cooker spooned over each portion.

For a slightly different flavor, you can use half yellow mustard and half Dijon mustard for a balance of familiar and tangy. If your family likes a little kick, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of prepared horseradish or a pinch of red pepper flakes into the honey mustard mixture (this adds flavor but keeps the ingredient list simple). For kids or picky eaters, stick with mild yellow mustard and a bit more honey, then slice the pork thin and serve extra sauce on the side so they can control how much they use. If you prefer a more shreddable texture, cook closer to the longer end of the time range and use two forks to pull the pork apart before tossing it back in the glaze. You can also use this same method with a similar-size pork tenderloin; just start checking for doneness earlier, as tenderloin cooks faster and can dry out if overcooked. For food safety, always use a meat thermometer and make sure the pork reaches at least 145°F in the thickest part, then let it rest before slicing. Keep the slow cooker covered while cooking to maintain a safe temperature, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers. Reheat leftovers thoroughly until steaming hot before serving.