Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Roast Recipe
This easy low carb teriyaki pork roast recipe is a winner - tender pork in a tasty apple, soy, ginger sauce.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup apple juice (I used sparkling cider)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free, if desired)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic power
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 pound pork loin roast
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- In the slow cooker, combine the apple juice, sugar, soy sauce,vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the roast and turn to coat with the apple juice mixture. Ensure pork is fat side up.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or until fork tender.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place in on a platter. Cover it with foil to keep warm. Strain the cooking liquids from the slow cooker into a small saucepan, skim fat if necessary. Bring to a boil.
- Combine the water and cornstarch to make a paste.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling liquid. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve sauce with sliced roast.
Notes
Serving size: 3 ounces cooked roast + 2 tablespoons sauce
WW Points: 2
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces pork + 2 tablespoons sauce | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0g