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slow cooker heaven: pomegranate pork roast

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

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.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker heaven: pomegranate pork roast

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 c
    pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 c
    fresh honey
  • 1 lg
    lemon, the juice and the zest
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 lb
    boneless pork roast
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make slow cooker heaven: pomegranate pork roast

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 3
    Add the pomegranate juice to a small saucepan.
  • 4
    Chef's Note: Simmer until reduced by half, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Chef’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.
  • 6
    While the pomegranate juice is reducing, coat the pork roast with the olive oil.
  • 7
    Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the roast.
  • 8
    Place the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 9
    Brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, and reserve.
  • 10
    After the pomegranate juice has reduced, add the honey, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and brown sugar, to the saucepan.
  • 11
    Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
  • 12
    Pour the pomegranate sauce into the slow cooker, and then add the pork roast.
  • 13
    Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (you can’t burn it), until it is fork tender.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15
    Remove roast from slow cooker and allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes.
  • 16
    Slice into generous slices, drizzle with the sauce, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
  • 17
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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