SLOW-COOKER JAMAICAN PORK ROAST

Slow-Cooker Jamaican Pork Roast image

Let the flavors of Jamaica-the warm spices, hot pepper and touch of sugary sweetness-mingle all day in your slow cooker with this simple pork roast recipe. It's delicious, mon!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2-pound pork boneless loin roast, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small red jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, if desired

Steps:

Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Sprinkle with salt.
Place pork in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except thyme in medium bowl; spread mixture over pork.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours. Sprinkle thyme over pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g