LIGHT GLAZED PORK ROAST

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This light recipe is always popular with adults and children alike. It's an excellent 'take-along' meal for potlucks." -Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/3 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
GLAZE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained, optional

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil and butter on all sides. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the orange juice concentrate, water, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until meat is tender., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice concentrate and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Brush over roast. Garnish with oranges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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