Slow-Cooker Pork Roast with Cranberries

Slow-Cooker Pork Roast with Cranberries
Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Slow-Cooker Pork Roast with Cranberries could be a tremendous recipe to try. One serving contains 256 calories, 23g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes. A mixture of chicken broth, cornstarch, orange peel, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the orange peel you could follow this main course with the Almond Fresh Berry Trifle as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Place pork roast in 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker.
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In small bowl, combine cranberries, broth, orange peel and 1/4 cup of the cranberry juice cocktail; mix well.
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Pour over roast.
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Cover; cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours.
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To serve, place roast on serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
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Pour juices from slow cooker into medium saucepan; if necessary, skim off any fat.
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In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail and cornstarch; blend well. Stir into juices in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thickened.
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Serve with pork roast.
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Garnish with shredded orange peel if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In9 hrs, 15 m.
Servings6
Health Score24
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