slow cooker heaven: pomegranate pork roast

How To Make slow cooker heaven: pomegranate pork roast

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your ingredients.
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  Add the pomegranate juice to a small saucepan.
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  Chef's Note: Simmer until reduced by half, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: The saucepan that I am using is called a “reduction pan.” The sides of a reduction pan slope outward, like an inverted pyramid, and this helps in evaporation.
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  While the pomegranate juice is reducing, coat the pork roast with the olive oil.
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  Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the roast.
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  Place the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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  Brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, and reserve.
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  After the pomegranate juice has reduced, add the honey, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and brown sugar, to the saucepan.
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  Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
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  Pour the pomegranate sauce into the slow cooker, and then add the pork roast.
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  Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (you can’t burn it), until it is fork tender.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Remove roast from slow cooker and allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes.
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  Slice into generous slices, drizzle with the sauce, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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