Crock-Pot Orange-Herbed Pork Roast

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Tender slow-cooked pork roast infused with bright citrus and aromatic spices
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Crock-Pot Orange-Herbed Pork Roast

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1490.0

Description

This comforting slow-cooker dish transforms a simple pork sirloin into a fall-apart tender masterpiece. The unique blend of dried oregano, ground ginger, and black pepper creates a savory backbone, while the orange juice and zest add a refreshing, bright acidity that cuts through the richness. A touch of soy sauce and steak sauce deepens the umami flavor, resulting in a complex, glossy sauce that coats the meat beautifully. The onions soften and meld into the gravy, adding natural sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it over cooked noodles or with crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop of the citrus-herb sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork roast.
  2. If necessary, cut the roast to fit comfortably into a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the crushed oregano, ground ginger, and pepper.
  4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork roast.
  5. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
  6. Add the pork roast to the skillet and brown on all sides until golden.
  7. Transfer the browned roast to the slow cooker and arrange the onion wedges around it.
  8. In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine 1 cup of the orange juice, sugar, grapefruit juice, steak sauce, and soy sauce, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  9. Pour the liquid mixture over the meat and onions in the slow cooker.
  10. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is tender.
  11. Transfer the roast to a serving platter and keep warm.
  12. Measure the pan juices into a glass measuring cup and skim off any excess fat from the surface.
  13. If necessary, add the remaining chilled orange juice to the pan juices to equal 1 1/2 to 2 cups of liquid.
  14. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water or orange juice to form a smooth slurry.
  15. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the hot pan juices in the slow cooker insert.
  16. Cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  17. Stir in the reserved shredded orange peel.
  18. Slice the pork roast and serve with the citrus-herb sauce and cooked noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1490.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.6g69%
Saturated Fat 17.8g89%
Cholesterol 436.1mg146%
Sodium 926.6mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 67.3g23%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugars 26.3g
Protein 173.2g347%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: slow cooker, crockpot, pork roast, orange sauce, citrus, herbs, ginger, easy dinner, comfort food, family meal, weeknight, tender meat, glazed pork, soy sauce, steak sauce, noodles
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