Saucy Pork Loin and Potatoes

Lean cuts of pork such as tenderloin are high in protein, low in fat and include more B-vitamins, such as thiamin, niacin, B6 and B12, than many other types of meat. This slow-cooker recipe for Saucy Pork Loin and Potatoes is not only easy to make, but delicious. What sets is apart? The sauce. 

Saucy Pork Loin and Potatoes

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 (2-pound) pork tenderloin
1/2 Cup chicken broth
1/3 Cup soy sauce
1/4 Cup white cooking wine
1/4 Cup lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
3 Cups peeled potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Tablespoon fresh Parsley, finely chopped

1. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a 9-inch skillet. Add the pork tenderloin. Brown on all sides.
2. Place next 8 ingredients into Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker (1/2 Cup chicken broth, 1/3 Cup soy sauce, 1/4 Cup white cooking wine, 1/4 Cup lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard, 1/2 Cup brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, minced). Whisk in the cornstarch. Add browned pork tenderloin. Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours.
3. Remove cover. Stir in potatoes and turn over the pork loin. Cook on Low for another 2 hours.
4. To serve, cut pork loin into 6 portions, or into slices. Place onto 6 serving plates with potatoes on the side. Spoon heavily with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition facts (per serving): Calories 374, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 2.3g, Cholesterol 110mg, Sodium 1023mg, Total Carbohydrate 31.2g, Dietary Fiber 1.2g, Total Sugars 13.8g, Protein 42.4g, Calcium 31mg, Iron 2mg, Potassium 963mg

Source: Crock-Pot.com