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2-4 lbs Pork Loin Roast, boned,trimmed of visible fat
1 Tbs Mrs. Dash Seasoning of Choice (lemon Pepper or favorite)
3 whole Cooking Apples, peeled, cored, shredded
¼ cup Fruity White Wine, or Apple Juice
¼ cup Light Brown Sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbs Fresh Ground Ginger (1½ tsp ground) optional
1 Tbs Cornstarch
¼ cup Cold Water
1. Set the base of your Gourmet Cooker to #4 while preparing your roast and apples.
2. Preheat top unit (4 Quart) of the Gourmet Cooker on range. Trim roast of visible fat. Season the roast by rubbing your favorite Mrs. Dash seasoning blend into all sides. When beads of water dropped on the hot pan surface "dance," your pan hot. Add the seasoned pork roast. Brown on all sides.
3. While meat is browning, wash, quater and remove seeds from the apples. Shred the apples by using the #2 cone on the Kitchen Kutter. The Kutter will shred the apple and leave the skin behind.
4. After the roast is nicely browned, add the shredded apples around and on top of the roast.
5. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the roast and apples. Cover and cook on #4 for about 1/2 hour or until you need to leave the kitchen, then turn to #2 for remaining 4-6 hours of cooking.
6. Remove roast from the unit when roast is tender, cover to keep warm. Remove cooked apples to a mixing bowl, using a slotted spoon. Do not scrape the bottom of the pan. Whip with fork or whisk into a chunky applesauce consistency. Set aside to serve with dinner as a side item.
7. Make gravy with the liquid remaining in pan. If you are concerned that the roast had fat you were not able to trim away, pour the liquid into a measuring cup. The fat will float to the top and you can spoon it off. Return the liquid to the 4 Quart Unit.
8. Place the pan on the range top on medium heat. In a seperate small container with a tight lid, combine 1 Tablespoon cornstarch with about 1/4 cup cold water. Cover and shake well to mix. Slowly pour this mixture into the hot liquid; stirring constantly, scrapping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. This will enhanse the flavor of your gravy. Stir untiil thickened. Serve with your roast.
Servings: 6
Yield: 3 oz Pork 1/2 cups applesauce per serving
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ready in: 8 hours and 30 minutes
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 289.1 calories; 28% calories from fat; 8.6g total fat; 89.2mg cholesterol; 82.8mg sodium; 678.3mg potassium; 17.3g carbohydrates; 0.7g fiber; 14.4g sugar; 16.5g net carbs; 32.6g protein.
Recipe Type: Healthy Choice
Diabetic Exchange for 3 oz meat and 1/2 cup applesauce: Exchanges 3 meats, 1 fruit Note: diabetics should use sugar free maple syrup and Splenda Brown Sugar or use additional Sugar free maple sugar in place of the brown sugar.
*To shred the apples, hold the quartered apple lightly over the cone, similar to the way you would an onion. Start to turn handle before you apply pressure. This will make the shredding easier. The apple will shred and the peel will be left behind.
**Time Saving Tips: No time to shred the apples? Simply wash and core your apples. Place the whole or quarter apples around the roast. Towards the end of the cooking time, remove the apples. Allow to cool about 3 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle. Gently peel off the skin. It will easily come off in large pieces. Use a whisk or fork to break into pieces. Continue to whisk or beat with the fork until it forms chunky applesauce. Add a bit of liquid from the roast if needed for liquid.
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