Pork Roast with Twist of Orange

By ldelmas

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4-1/2 hours YIELD: 8

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips, diced
• 1 Pork Shoulder (3 to 4 pounds)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth, divided
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Hot mashed potatoes, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
to paper towels to drain; set aside. Cut roast in half. Brown meat
in drippings on all sides.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
Brown onion in the drippings. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add
the jalapeno, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken
broth, the orange juice and bacon; pour over roast.