CHERRY BALSAMIC PORK LOIN

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After having a wonderful cherry Brie topping from a local market, I just knew I had to create one for pork. If you're really crazy about cherries, add even more to the slow cooker. -Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup cherry preserves
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides., Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix preserves, cherries, vinegar and brown sugar until blended; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low until tender (a thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°), 3-4 hours., Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Skim fat from cooking juices. Serve pork with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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