FRUITY PORK ROAST

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I like using the slow cooker for our meals because it gives me time for other preparations, frees the oven, and it usually doesn't matter if you serve it later than planned. The fruit in this recipe, which I adapted, gives the pork a special flavor. -Mary Jeppesen-Davis, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 medium lemon, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons sherry or additional unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 medium apple, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside. Cut roast in half; sprinkle with salt, pepper and ginger. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour fruit mixture over roast. Place apple and parsley around roast. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours. , Transfer meat to a serving platter. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges