PORK ROAST WITH TWIST OF ORANGE

Pork Roast with Twist of Orange image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, diced
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth, divided
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Hot mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Cut roast in half. Brown meat in drippings on all sides., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Brown onion in the drippings. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the jalapeno, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, the orange juice and bacon; pour over roast., Cover and cook on low for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until meat is tender., Remove pork and onion to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil., Combine flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork and mashed potatoes if desired.

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