Pork Roast with Twist of Orange Recipe

By PatN

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips, diced
• 1 Pork Shoulder (3 to 4 pounds) X Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pork All-natural Pork Butt Roast is perfect for roasts, pulled pork and more! Get Recipes >
• 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

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 295mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

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.

Cover and cook on low for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove pork and onion to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Combine flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork and mashed potatoes if desired.
Yield: 8 servings.