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Autumn Roast Pork by Central Coast Event's Executive Chef Claire Hulstrom

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb. Pork Roast, bone out
  • 1 large Yellow onion, medium dice
  • 1 cup Whole, peeled garlic cloves
  • 2 cups Baby carrots
  • 1 1/2 lb. Fingerling potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Apple juice
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth

 

For the Autumn Seasoning:

  • 1 tbsp. Granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp. Granulated onion
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. Fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. Coarse grind black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground clove

Directions:

  • Mix the seasonings for the rub together, then generously coat the pork roast. If the roast came with a net around it, remove it and pull apart the pork, coating every surface. Save leftover rub for later.
  • Place onion and garlic cloves in the bottom of your crock pot, add chicken broth and Apple juice.
  • Place pork on top of the onion and garlic, cover, and cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Toss carrots and potatoes with leftover rub, and arrange them evenly amongst the roast. Turn crockpot to high, and continue to cook for one more hour.
  • Slice, and enjoy!

Optional: To turn your drippings into a delicious gravy, simply puree half of the onions and garlic in a blender, and mix back into the drippings. The puree thickens with out adding any additional ingredients. Pour this over your potatoes and pork and tuck in.