SLOW COOKER CITRUS PORK ROAST

Slow Cooker Citrus Pork Roast image

A delicious hint of orange in the gravy served over thick slices of pork roast makes them stand out from the crowd. Garlic, thyme and ginger further season this easy entree from Tamara Logan, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

Cut roast in half. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme, ginger and pepper; rub over roast. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown roast on all sides in oil., Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce and orange zest; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast and keep warm. , In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir in cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges