Cranberry-Orange Pork Roast

Submitted by lazyme

"I've had this recipe for many years, but don't remember where I got it."

 

• Ready In: 9hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of fat
• 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon shredded orange peel (plus more for garnish) (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup cranberry juice cocktail (divided use)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

directions

1. Place pork roast in 3 1/2 - to 4-quart slow cooker.
2. In small bowl, combine cranberries, broth, orange peel and 1/4 cup of the cranberry juice cocktail; mix well.
3. Pour over pork.
4. Cover; cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours.
5. Remove pork from slow cooker; place on serving platter.
6. Cover with foil.
7. Pour juices from slow cooker into medium saucepan; if necessary, skim off any fat.
8. In small bowl, blend remaining 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail and.
9. cornstarch until smooth.
10. Stir into juices in saucepan.
11. Cook over medium heat until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly.
12. Cut pork into slices.
13. Serve pork with sauce.
14. If desired, garnish with additional shredded orange peel.

Reviews

[thagrrrl79]

This was really good. Might recommend a bit more orange, as this is VERY cranberry-y. I'm going to try to figure out how to do just the sauce w/ vegetable broth for a cranberry-orange sauce for the holidays.