Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Pork Roast
Recipe from Family Circle

A Greek seasoning mixture gives this pork roast recipe it's Mediterranean interest. Flavors meld together as it simmers in the slow cooker.


Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Pork Roast

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Servings: 8 servings
 
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Ingredients
  • fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced
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  • boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), trimmed
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  • 4 teaspoons
    Greek seasoning mix (such as McCormick)
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  • plum tomatoes, chopped
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  • 1/3 cup
    plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 2 tablespons
    cornstarch
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoons
    Worcestershire sauce
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  • 1/4 cup
    chopped black olives (optional)
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Directions
1.
Place fennel in slow cooker bowl. Rub pork with 1 teaspoon of the Greek seasoning and place in bowl on top of fennel.
2.
Scatter tomatoes around pork. Pour 1/3 cup of the broth in bowl; top with 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW.
3.
Blend remaining 2 tablespoons broth, the cornstarch and Worcestershire. Remove pork to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain liquid from slow cooker into a small saucepan; place vegetables around pork.
4.
Bring liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch mixture, remaining 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; cook 1 minute. Spoon sauce over pork. Sprinkle with olives, if desired.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 241, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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