Pork Roast with Twist of Orange

The citrus flavor sets this dish apart.  It’s my family’s favorite!  With a nice and EASY gravy, this dish is perfect served with rice or mashed potatoes.

          Janie Canals                                                                      West Jordan, Utah

Pork Roast with Twist of Orange Recipe

Pork Roast with Twist of Orange

4 bacon strips, diced

1 Pork Shoulder (3 to 4 lbs.)

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 ½ tsp. minced garlic

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

4 ½ tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 cup chicken broth, divided

2/3 cup orange juice

¼ cup flour

Hot mashed potatoes, optional

 

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside.  Cut roast in half.  Brown meat in drippings on all sides.

Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.  Brown onion in the drippings.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Add the jalapeno, chili pepper.  Stir in ½ cup chicken broth, the orange juice and bacon; pour over roast.

Cover and cook on low for 4 ½ to 5 hours or until meat is tender.

(Recipe for Pork Roast with Twist of Orange came from Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com)