TERIYAKI PORK ROAST

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With three kids and a husband who works full time and attends school, it's fair to say we have a busy household. I'm always looking for no-fuss recipes, so I was thrilled to find this one. The juicy teriyaki seasoned pork roast has become a family favorite. -Roxanne Hulsey, Gainsville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), halved
7-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add roast and turn to coat. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove pork to a serving platter; keep warm. 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 until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic exchanges