Sunday Pot Roast

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 8 hours

Makes

14 servings

Updated: Jul. 06, 2022
With the help of a slow cooker, you can prepare a down-home dinner any day of the week, not just on Sundays. The roast turns out tender and savory every time. —Brandy Schaefer, Glen Carbon, Illinois

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), trimmed
  • 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 small onions, quartered
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients; rub over roast. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
  2. Place carrots, potatoes and onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth. Place roast in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 8-10 hours.
  3. Transfer roast and vegetables to a serving platter; tent with foil. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Mix flour and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, add browning sauce. Serve roast with gravy and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 217 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.