SLOW-COOKER PORKETTA POT ROAST

Slow-Cooker Porketta Pot Roast image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 boneless pork shoulder (3 lb)
3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (3 cups)
12 cloves garlic, peeled, cut in half
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, fennel seed, salt and celery seed. Pat seasoning mixture evenly onto pork (if pork comes in netting or is tied, do not remove). Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 5 to 10 minutes, turning several times, until brown on all sides.
Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place parsnips, sweet potatoes and garlic; pour water over vegetables. Place pork on vegetables. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours or until pork is tender.
Remove pork from slow cooker; place on cutting board (remove netting or strings). Cut pork across grain into slices; serve with vegetables and juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg