Chocolate Molasses Pork Roast

Dinner

This new twist on pork roast has a rich molasses flavor with a tantalizing hint of chocolate. It’s easy to make, yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve this with mashed potatoes so as not to waste a drop of the delicious gravy.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 boneless pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the first 12 ingredients. Cut roast in half; place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Remove pork to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices. Transfer juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup sauce: 355 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein.