The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty meal at a French country cafe. For a traditional pairing, serve the pork with braised lentils. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples
Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
240 min
Yield
10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)
Directions
- Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add onions, apple cider, beef stock and bay leaves.
- Cook, covered, on low 3 hours. Add apples and plums. Cook, covered, on low 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until apples and pork are tender. Remove roast, onions, apples and plums to a serving platter, discarding bay leaves; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
4 ounces cooked pork with 3/4 cup fruit mixture: 286 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
