Heritage Pork Roast (Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: Heritage Pork Roast (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup apple cider; 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 inch thick; 3 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings; 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced; 1 (2 lb) center cut pork roast, trimmed of fat; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 fresh sage leaves, snipped or 1/8 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup apple cider
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 inch thick
3 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
4 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 (2 lb) center cut pork roast, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 fresh sage leaves, snipped or 1/8 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Pour the apple juice into the crock pot.
2
Then layer the sweet potatoes, onions and apples in the crock pot.
3
In a nonstick skillet, brown the pork on all sides over medium-high heat.
4
Place the pork on top of the potato and apple slices.
5
Brush the mustard over the roast and sprinkle the roast with the pepper and sage.
6
Cover and cook on LOW until the roast is done and registers 165u00b0F (73.9u00b0C) on a quick reading meat thermometer, 7 to 9 hours.
7
Transfer the roast to a platter and keep it warm.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the apple-sweet potato mixture to a bowl and keep it warm.
9
Combine the water, sugar and cornstarch in a measuring cup. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the juices in the crock pot and cook on high, stirring often, until they thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Serve gravy over the roast and apple-potato mixture.

322

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup apple cider, 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 inch thick, 3 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings, 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced, and more.

Yes, Heritage Pork Roast (Crock Pot) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Heritage Pork Roast (Crock Pot)

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Variations & substitutions

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