Grandma Edna's Cajun Pork Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 small onion
1 celery rib
1 small green pepper
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp each salt , white pepper and pepper
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (4 lb)
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water

Directions:

Finely chop vegetables. In a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings and pepper sauce.
Cut roast in half. Cut several slits in roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Spoon onion mixture between slits and over the top of meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork is tender.
Transfer roast to a serving platter; keep warm. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast. Yield: 12 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	229.26 Kcal (960 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.46g	11%
Cholesterol	107.42mg	36%
Sodium	184.12mg	8%
Potassium	628.53mg	13%
Total Carbs	2.68g	1%
Sugars	0.5g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	2%
Protein	33.57g	67%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	17.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.05 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.2g	11%
Cholesterol	60.47mg	36%
Sodium	103.64mg	8%
Potassium	353.81mg	13%
Total Carbs	1.51g	1%
Sugars	0.28g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	2%
Protein	18.9g	67%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	10%
Iron	1mg	10%
Calcium	10.1mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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