Ingredients
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground mustard2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup cold waterHot mashed potatoes, optional
Preparation
Cut roast in half. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, onion powder and mustard. Add pork, 1 portion at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour broth over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender. Remove pork and keep warm. Let pork stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Strain cooking juices, reserving 2-1/2 cups juices; skim fat from reserved juices. Transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve pork and gravy with mashed potatoes if desired.
