Slow Cooker Pork Roast

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
* 1.5 lb. boneless pork sirloin roast * 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil * 3 - 4 wedges of acorn squash * 1sweet potato, peeled * 1/4 cup apple butter * 1.5 Tbsp. prepared horseradish * 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch * 1/4 tsp. ground allspice * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Directions
Heat oil in a heavy skillet and cook pork roast until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. This should take about 10 minutes. While that's cooking, cut the acorn squash into wedges and remove seeds. Do not peel. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into chunks. Place squash and sweet potatoes in 3-4 quart slow cooker. Top with browned pork roast.

In a small bowl, mix together apple butter, horseradish, cornstarch, allspice, (pepper, chicken broth,) and thyme. Pour into slow cooker.

Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-9 hours until pork and vegetables are tender. 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LGK1000.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 452.0
  • Total Fat: 17.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 156.3 mg
  • Sodium: 26.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 52.4 g

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