SLOW-COOKER MAPLE-SAGE PORK ROAST

Slow-Cooker Maple-Sage Pork Roast image

Maple syrup brings subtle sweet flavor to a savory pork roast cooked alongside lovely vegetables.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2- to 3-lb boneless pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup water
2 cups 1 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash
2 cups baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 small onions, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. Place pork in cooker. In small bowl, mix syrup, garlic, sage, bouillon granules and 1/2 cup water; spoon over pork. Arrange squash, carrots and onions around pork.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
Remove pork and vegetables from cooker; cover to keep warm. If desired, skim fat from juices in cooker. Pour juices into 4-cup microwavable measuring cup. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; stir into juices in cup. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture thickens. Serve with pork and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g