GMA Recipe: Slow Cooker Garlic Pork Roast

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Slow Cooker Garlic Pork Roast
March 23, 2005

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Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1 cup chicken broth

1 medium onion, sliced

6 cloves garlic, peeled

8 strips (3" by 1/2" each) fresh lemon peel

1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut in 1/2" thick slices

1 bag (16 ounces) peeled baby carrots

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 7 hours
Makes about 10 main-dish size servings

Directions

1. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Place pork roast in skillet and cook until just browned on all sides.

2. Transfer pork to 5 to 6 quart slow-cooker pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add broth, onion, garlic, lemon peel, potatoes and carrots to pot. Sprinkle with thyme.

3. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook pork and vegetables on the low setting 7 to 8 hours or until pork and vegetables are tender. Skim any fat from broth. Serve pork with vegetables and broth.

Each serving: About 295 calories, 31g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 10g total fat (3 g saturated), 2g fiber, 82 mg cholesterol, 415 mg sodium.