Slow-Cooker Winter Pork Roast Dinner

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
54%
Slow-Cooker Winter Pork Roast Dinner
500 min.
6
405kcal

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As the winter chill sets in, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a Slow-Cooker Winter Pork Roast Dinner wafting through your home. This delightful dish not only warms your heart but also nourishes your body with wholesome ingredients. Imagine tender, juicy pork loin roast, perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked to perfection, surrounded by sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes and savory onions. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will transport you to a cozy cabin in the woods.

This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it also boasts a health score of 54, ensuring you can indulge without the guilt. With just 405 calories per serving, it's a satisfying meal that won't weigh you down. The combination of protein from the pork and the natural sweetness of the potatoes creates a balanced dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

What’s more, the convenience of a slow cooker means you can set it and forget it, allowing you to spend more time with family and friends while the magic happens in the kitchen. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a quiet night in, this Slow-Cooker Winter Pork Roast Dinner is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to savor a meal that embodies the essence of winter comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 lb pork loin boneless
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • large sweet potatoes and into peeled thinly sliced
  • medium onion separated sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme leaves dried
  • cups apple juice 

Equipment

  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Sprinkle pork roast with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper; place in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
  2. Place sweet potatoes around and on top of roast. Top with onion; sprinkle with thyme and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Pour apple juice over onion.
  4. Cover; cook on Low setting 6 to 8 hours.
  5. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables from slow cooker; place on serving platter.
  6. Remove roast from slow cooker; place on cutting board.
  7. Cut roast into slices; place on platter. If desired, drizzle some of cooking liquid from slow cooker over vegetables and roast.

Nutrition Facts

Calories405kcal
Protein32.6%
Fat12.79%
Carbs54.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.79
Glycemic Load
24.77
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.621304346168%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Catechin
2.07mg
Epicatechin
7.79mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:404.93kcal
20.25%
Fat:5.7g
8.77%
Saturated Fat:1.73g
10.81%
Carbohydrates:54.77g
18.26%
Net Carbohydrates:48.94g
17.8%
Sugar:23.79g
26.43%
Cholesterol:83.35mg
27.78%
Sodium:553.31mg
24.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.69g
65.39%
Vitamin A:24144.13IU
482.88%
Vitamin B6:1.41mg
70.39%
Selenium:37.93µg
54.18%
Vitamin B1:0.76mg
50.81%
Vitamin B3:8.7mg
43.5%
Phosphorus:395.12mg
39.51%
Potassium:1265.68mg
36.16%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.7%
Vitamin B5:2.45mg
24.52%
Fiber:5.83g
23.33%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.74%
Magnesium:87.95mg
21.99%
Zinc:2.97mg
19.78%
Copper:0.36mg
18.23%
Iron:2.09mg
11.59%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.25%
Vitamin C:7.73mg
9.36%
Calcium:77.69mg
7.77%
Folate:22.42µg
5.61%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.23%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.53%
Vitamin K:3.27µg
3.11%