PARMESAN PORK ROAST

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Great sweet, savory flavor comes from just a few pantry staples in this easy roast. -Karen Warner, Louisville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds)
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

Cut roast in half. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, honey, soy sauce, basil, garlic, oil and salt; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°., Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice roast; serve with gravy. Freeze option: Cool pork and gravy. Freeze sliced pork and gravy in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein.