CANADIAN PORK ROAST WITH GRAVY

Canadian Pork Roast with Gravy image

My son wanted a recipe he could make in the slow cooker while he took his new girlfriend out for a bike ride on their second date. This is the meal I came up with for him. -Marilyn McCrory, Creston, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

Cut roast in half. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the syrup, lemon juice, mustard and garlic; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices; transfer 1 cup to a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice roast; serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges