Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Pork Roast

By sandiB2010

A Greek seasoning mixture gives this pork roast recipe it's Mediterranean interest. Flavors meld together as it simmers in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced see savings
• 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), trimmed see savings
• 4 teaspoons Greek seasoning mix (such as McCormick) see savings
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped see savings
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth see savings
• 3/4 teaspoon salt see savings
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper see savings
• 2 tablespons cornstarch see savings
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce see savings
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives (optional) see savings

Preparation

Step 1

1.

Place fennel in slow cooker bowl. Rub pork with 1 teaspoon of the Greek seasoning and place in bowl on top of fennel.

2.

Scatter tomatoes around pork. Pour 1/3 cup of the broth in bowl; top with 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW.

3.

Blend remaining 2 tablespoons broth, the cornstarch and Worcestershire. Remove pork to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain liquid from slow cooker into a small saucepan; place vegetables around pork.

4.

Bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch mixture, remaining 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; cook 1 minute. Spoon sauce over pork. Sprinkle with olives, if desired.