PORK ROAST WITH MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY

Pork Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy image

This home-style meal can be made ahead of time and reheated. Simply strain and skim the cooking juices and cover and store in the fridge. Then finish the gravy in a pan before serving. Lee Bremson - Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
2 cups refrigerated mashed potatoes

Steps:

Cut roast in half; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, red pepper, onion, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and seasonings; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until meat is tender., Remove pork; cut some into cubes measuring 2-1/2 cups and save for another use. (Keep remaining pork warm.) , For gravy, strain cooking juices and skim fat; pour 1 cup into 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. , Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, cook potatoes on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing; serve with potatoes and gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.