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Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Published January 23, 2018
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Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Published January 23, 2018
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Char siu, a sweet and savory Chinese barbecue, cooks up extra tender and juicy in this Cooking Light recipe. Now you don’t have to order Chinese take-out because this recipe is all the more healthier. For a complete meal, serve with sticky or long-grain white rice and a steamed or stir-fried medley of bell peppers, carrots, snow pears, sliced baby corn and water chestnuts.

Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) lower-sodium Soy Sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) Hoisin Sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Ketchup (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Honey
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced Garlic
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) grated peeled fresh Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dark Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Five-Spice Powder
  • 1 (2-pound) boneless Pork Shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) fat-free, lower-sodium Chicken Broth (certified gluten-free if necessary)

Directions

Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Place in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.

Place pork and marinade in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Remove pork from slow cooker using a slotted spoon; place on a cutting board or work surface. Cover with aluminum foil; keep warm.

Add broth to sauce in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Shred pork with 2 forks; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serves:  8 |  Serving Size: 3 ounces pork + 1/4 cup sauce

Per serving: Calories: 227; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Sodium: 390mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 10g; Protein 31g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 13mg; Iron: 1%; Vitamin A: 1%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 1% 

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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