Garlic Pork Roast (For the Slow Cooker)

Name: Garlic Pork Roast (For the Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin roast; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 medium onion, sliced; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 8 slices fresh lemon peel (3x1/2-inch each); 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch thick slices; 1 (16 ounce) bag peeled baby carrots; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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Recipe by Sandy in Oklahoma

We have this on a regular basis because the local grocery often run sales on pork. Takes about 15 minutes in the morning and dinner is ready when you get home. House smells good when you walk in too!

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READY IN: 7hrs 15mins

SERVES: 8-10

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

(3 lb) boneless pork loin roast
1

tablespoon vegetable oil
1

teaspoon salt
1

teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1

cup chicken broth
1

medium onion, sliced
6

garlic cloves, peeled
8

slices fresh lemon peel (3x1/2-inch each)
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs red potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch thick slices
1

(16 ounce) bag peeled baby carrots
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried thyme

DIRECTIONS

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Place pork roast in skillet and cook until just browned on all sides.
Transfer pork to 5 to 6 quart slow-cooker pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add broth, onion, garlic, lemon peel, potatoes and carrots to pot. Sprinkle with thyme.
Cover slow cooker with lid and cook pork and vegetables on the low setting 7 to 8 hours or until pork and vegetables are tender. Skim any fat from broth. Serve pork with vegetables and broth.

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