slow cooker heaven: pomegranate pork roast
Here’s an easy dish to prepare, and the pomegranate really makes this dish kick. The pomegranate sauce is enhanced by the sugars and the honey and they produce a perfect compliment to the pork. And, did I say that it was easy… just set it and forget it. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
6 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup fresh honey
- 1 large lemon, the juice and the zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 pounds boneless pork roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
How To Make slow cooker heaven: pomegranate pork roast
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2Gather your ingredients.
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Step 3Add the pomegranate juice to a small saucepan.
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Step 4Chef's Note: Simmer until reduced by half, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Step 5Chef’s Note: The saucepan that I am using is called a “reduction pan.” The sides of a reduction pan slope outward, like an inverted pyramid, and this helps in evaporation.
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Step 6While the pomegranate juice is reducing, coat the pork roast with the olive oil.
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Step 7Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the roast.
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Step 8Place the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Step 9Brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, and reserve.
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Step 10After the pomegranate juice has reduced, add the honey, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and brown sugar, to the saucepan.
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Step 11Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
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Step 12Pour the pomegranate sauce into the slow cooker, and then add the pork roast.
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Step 13Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (you can’t burn it), until it is fork tender.
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Step 14PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 15Remove roast from slow cooker and allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes.
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Step 16Slice into generous slices, drizzle with the sauce, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
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Step 17Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Category:
Pork
Keyword:
#Yummy
Keyword:
#holiday
Keyword:
#dinner
Keyword:
#New-years
Keyword:
#pork
Keyword:
#New Year
Ingredient:
Pork
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
American
Tag:
#Heirloom
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