Pork Roast Italian Style

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 1 minute
• Slow Cook: 3 hours on HIGH or 5-1/2 hours on LOW
• 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), trimmed and tied
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, drained
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from familycircle.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Rub pork with 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning and place in slow cooker bowl.
2. Scatter tomatoes around pork. Pour 1/3 cup of the broth in bowl; top with 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook 3 hours on HIGH or 5-1/2 hours on LOW.
3. Add green pepper to slow cooker for last 45 minutes of cook time.
4. Blend remaining 2 tablespoons broth, the cornstarch and balsamic vinegar. Set aside. Remove pork to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain liquid from slow cooker into a small saucepan and place vegetables around pork on serving platter.
5. Bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch mixture, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; cook 1 minute. Spoon sauce over pork.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8 servings
Calories242,
Total Fat (g)7,
Saturated Fat (g)3,
Cholesterol (mg)107,
Sodium (mg)460,
Carbohydrate (g)5,
Fiber (g)1,
Protein (g)37,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet