GRANDMA EDNA'S CAJUN PORK

Grandma Edna's Cajun Pork image

My grandma used to make this for our family on special occasions. We love to carry on the delicious tradition. -Tonya Cline, Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 small onion
1 celery rib
1 small green pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon each salt, white pepper and pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Finely chop vegetables. In a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings and pepper sauce., Cut several slits in roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Spoon onion mixture between slits and over the top of meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork is tender., Transfer roast to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and pour into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges