COUNTRY FRENCH PORK WITH PRUNES AND APPLES

Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples image

The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty meal at a French country cafe. For a traditional pairing, serve the pork with braised lentils. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)

Steps:

Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add onions, apple cider, beef stock and bay leaves., Cook, covered, on low 3 hours. Add apples and dried plums. Cook, covered, on low 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until apples and pork are tender. Remove roast, onions, apples and plums to a serving platter, discarding bay leaves; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.