Ranch Pork Roast
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This is no ordinary roast with potatoes. Made with a tangy, creamy sauce of cream cheese seasoned with ranch dressing, this one-dish meal stands in a category all its own.


Ranch Pork Roast


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  2-1/2- to 3-pound  boneless pork shoulder roastOn Sale
  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 1  pound  new red-skinned potatoes, halvedOn Sale
  • 1  10 3/4-ounce can  condensed cream of chicken soupOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce package  cream cheese, cubed and softenedOn Sale
  • 1  0.4-ounce envelope  ranch dry salad dressing mixOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground black pepper (optional)On Sale
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Directions
1.
Trim fat from meat. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. In hot skillet brown roast on all sides. Remove from heat.
2.
Place potatoes in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Place meat over potatoes. In a medium bowl whisk together soup, cream cheese, and salad dressing mix. Spoon over meat and potatoes in cooker.
3.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5 hours. Serve with freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
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Creamy Ranch Potatoes: Prepare as above, except omit pork roast, use 2-1/2 pounds potatoes, and substitute one 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream for cream cheese. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Stir before serving. Makes about 6 (1 cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 521, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Sodium 757 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 9%, Iron 21%. Exchanges: Starch 1, Lean Meat 5.5, Fat 3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Cook Pork Roast
When it comes to how to cook pork roast, simple recipes are often the best because they let the subtle flavors of the meat take center stage. Garlic, rosemary and other herbs and spices perfectly complement this pork without overpowering its natural taste and aroma.

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