Slow-Cooked Cinnamon Pork Loin With Carrots

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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
3 large carrots, peeled1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp cloves1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp black pepper2 minced garlic cloves1/2 tsp kosher salt1 1/3 to 1 1/2 lb. pork loin2 Tbsp olive oil1 1/2 cups water
Directions
Cut carrots into even rounds.

Mix together cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ground ginger, black pepper, garlic and salt.

Cut excess fat off the loin.

Rub meat with 1 Tbsp olive oil then vigorously massage spice rub all over the loin.

Turn heat on high under a sauté pan and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sear sides of the loin until browned, about 3-5 minutes each side. Put pork in the slow cooker with parsnips. With heat still on, add water to the sauté pan and use a spoon to scrape up browned bits. Add the water to the slow-cooker. Turn the temp to high and cook 3 1/2 hours or low and cook 5-6 hours.

Serving Size: Makes 3 Large Servings

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RBURGER11.

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 480.6
  • Total Fat: 20.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 179.1 mg
  • Sodium: 199.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 63.1 g

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