Dinner for 8

Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Name: Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Total time: 330 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/8 kg / 3.5 - 5lb pork loin or shoulder/boston butt; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp each paprika; 1 tsp each garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup honey; 125 g / 1/2 cup butter; 5 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt and pepper; 3 tsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with splash of water

Seasoned pork cooks slowly with honey, butter, garlic, and vinegar, then finishes with a smooth sauce.

Typical price

$9.29for 4 servings

$2.32 per serving$9.29 for 4

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330 minstart to table
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8servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Gluten-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners Slow cooker Cold-weather comfort Winter

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	4.7 lb	$11.66Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	4.5 oz	$1.76Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.57

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrupVinegarSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 1/8 kg / 3.5 - 5lb pork loin or shoulder/boston butt
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp each paprika
1 tsp each garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp salt
3/4 cup honey
125 g / 1/2 cup butter
5 cloves garlic
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
3 tsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with splash of water

Steps

Rub the pork with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt.
Sear the pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side.
Place the pork in a slow cooker and add the honey, butter, garlic, vinegar, and remaining salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on high until the pork reaches 145°F, usually 4 to 6 hours for a roast this size.
Transfer the pork to a plate and rest it for 10 minutes.
Whisk the cornstarch with a splash of water, stir it into the slow cooker juices, and cook on high for 5 minutes until thickened.

Swaps

Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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