Slow Cooker Italian Pork with Sweet Potatoes
2023-06-23- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10:00 h
- Ready In: 10:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
431.1 -
Carbohydrates
60.0 g -
Cholesterol
67.1 mg -
Fat
10.1 g -
Fiber
9.9 g -
Protein
27.0 g -
Saturated Fat
4.0 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
77.2 mg -
Sugar
7.5 g -
Trans Fat
3.6 g -
Unsaturated Fat
1.0 g -
Potassium
822.4 mg
Slow cooker Italian pork with sweet potatoes. Italian pork with sweet potatoes is a recipe that will satisfy your family’s need for protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Why You Should Use a Slow Cooker
A slow cooker is a kitchen appliance that cooks food slowly at a low temperature. It saves time and energy, and the food tastes better. Slow cooking is one of the best ways to make healthy and tasty meals for your family.
It’s also a great way to make big batches of food for freezing or to share with others in your community.
If you are looking for healthier options, you can use a slow cooker to make soups, stews, curries, or even desserts like apple crisps or cake.
There are many benefits of using a slow cooker: it saves time and energy; it’s easy to use; it’s versatile; it makes healthy meals, and it can be used as an extra oven when needed.
How to Make Italian Pork and Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is a great meal to make in the slow cooker. It’s a hearty and delicious dish that will come out tasting amazing. Plus, it’s easy to prepare.
Slow cookers are perfect for cooking dishes like this. You can just set it up in the morning and leave it there until you’re ready to eat for the day. It’ll be nice and hot when you get back, ready to be served with a side of pasta or rice.
Cooking pork in a crockpot is not difficult at all, but there are some tricks you should know about beforehand:
-Use low heat for longer periods of time so that the meat can break down and become tender
-Make sure not to add too much liquid so that the meat doesn’t get watery
-Don’t forget to season well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme
Slow Cooker Italian Pork with Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds (960 g) pork shoulder roast,boneless,fat trimmed
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds,crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano,crushed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound (480 g) sweet potatoes,peeled and cut into 1-inch(2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 cup (250 ml) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- fresh Italian parsley
Method
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine fennel seeds, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and rub the meat with your fingers.
Step 2
Place sweet potatoes in a slow cooker. Top with rubbed pork and pour over chicken broth.
Step 3
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for8-10 hours.
Step 4
Remove cooked meat from the slow cooker and slice it. Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid.
Step 5
Serve slow cooker Italian pork with sweet potatoes and cooking liquid. Garnish with Italian parsley.
