SAVORY MUSTARD PORK ROAST

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The unique pairing of honey and molasses with diced tomatoes, red wine and stone-ground mustard yields the most delightful mustard sauce with just a hint of sweetness. -Ezra Elkon, Charles Town, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup stone-ground mustard
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper; brown in oil in a large skillet on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add tomatoes and onion; pour broth and wine around meat. Combine the mustard, garlic, honey, molasses and thyme; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cover and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice pork and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.