Spiced Orange Pork Roast

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Spiced Orange Pork Roast
20 min.
8
192kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Spiced Orange Pork Roast, a dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of dried fruits with the savory richness of pork. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome option for those with dietary restrictions. Imagine the aroma of tender pork shoulder slowly cooking in a medley of spices, orange zest, and juicy carrots, filling your kitchen with warmth and inviting your family to gather around the table.

Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free cooking experience while the flavors meld beautifully over several hours. Each bite offers a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals, the Spiced Orange Pork Roast is sure to impress. Serve it with a drizzle of the luscious sauce made from the cooking juices, and watch as your guests savor every bite. This recipe is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings comfort and joy to your dining table.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apricot dried orange-flavored
  • 16 ounces baby carrots 
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • medium cranberry-orange relish 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 2.5 pound boston butt pork shoulder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Cook pork in skillet over medium-high heat until brown on all sides. Grate peel from orange; squeeze juice from orange. Reserve orange peel and juice.
  2. Place pork in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  3. Place carrots and apricots on pork.
  4. Mix broth, cinnamon, nutmeg and reserved orange peel and juice; pour over pork.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat setting 9 to 11 hours or until pork is tender.
  6. Remove pork, carrots and apricots from cooker; cover to keep warm. Skim fat from surface of juices in cooker; pour juices into 1-quart saucepan.
  7. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir in honey. Stir honey mixture into juices in saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  8. Serve pork with carrots, apricots and sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein37.08%
Fat29.81%
Carbs33.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.4
Glycemic Load
3.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.755652075228%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
4.46mg
Naringenin
2.51mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.37kcal
9.62%
Fat:6.37g
9.79%
Saturated Fat:2.17g
13.58%
Carbohydrates:15.91g
5.31%
Net Carbohydrates:13.17g
4.79%
Sugar:10.81g
12.01%
Cholesterol:58.23mg
19.41%
Sodium:311mg
13.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.82g
35.64%
Vitamin A:8154.72IU
163.09%
Vitamin B1:0.8mg
53.35%
Selenium:26.42µg
37.75%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.05%
Vitamin B3:4.31mg
21.53%
Phosphorus:199.86mg
19.99%
Zinc:2.88mg
19.18%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.49%
Potassium:558.8mg
15.97%
Vitamin C:10.98mg
13.31%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.15%
Fiber:2.75g
11%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.25%
Iron:1.84mg
10.24%
Copper:0.18mg
9.11%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.05%
Magnesium:28.64mg
7.16%
Folate:25.48µg
6.37%
Vitamin K:5.72µg
5.45%
Calcium:43.84mg
4.38%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.6%