CIDER PORK ROAST

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Apple cider, dried cherries and fresh rosemary put the pizzazz in this pleasing pork roast. It's even more flavorful when drizzled with the sweet pan juices. -Terry Danner of Rochelle, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (2 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice, divided
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dried cherries
5 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork for about 4 minutes on each side. Pour 1 cup apple cider in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Place two sprigs rosemary in slow cooker; top with meat and remaining rosemary. Place cherries around roast. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; keep warm. , Strain cooking liquid; reserve liquid and transfer to a small saucepan. Stir in 3/4 cup cider; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining cider until smooth. Gradually whisk into cider mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges