CITRUS-HERB PORK ROAST

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The genius combination of seasonings and citrus in this tender roast reminds us why we cherish tasty recipes. It's nice to serve with hot noodles to soak up any extra citrus gravy. -Laura Brodine, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon white grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Hot cooked egg noodles
Minced fresh oregano, optional

Steps:

Cut roast in half. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, ginger and pepper; rub over pork. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; add onions., In a small bowl, combine 1 cup orange juice, sugar, grapefruit juice, steak sauce and soy sauce; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat and onions to a serving platter; keep warm., Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Add orange zest and salt. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and the remaining orange juice until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork and noodles; if desired, sprinkle with fresh oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges