Pork Roast with Sherry Plum Sauce
2 variations: Pork and Vegetable Stir Fry, Warm Pork Salad
Contributed by Diane S.
Formatted by Cindy Greene for Friendly Freezer 1/26/00

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Meals
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Betty Crocker Slow Cooker

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      pounds        pork loin -- boneless
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      cup           dry sherry
   1      tablespoon    dry mustard
   2      tablespoons   soy sauce
   1 1/2  teaspoons     dried thyme
   1 1/4  teaspoons     ground ginger
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/2  cup           plum jam

Trim excess fat from pork. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high
heat. Cook pork in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until
brown on all sides.

Place pork in slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except jam; pour
over pork. Cover and cook on low heat 7-9 hours, until pork is tender.
Remove pork from slow cooker; cover and keep warm. Skim fat from juices
if desired; stir jam into juices. Cover and cook on high heat about 15
minutes or until jam is melted; stir.

Serve 1/3 of pork with sauce now with white or brown rice and steamed
snow pea pods. Cut remaining pork into thin strips. Place 2 cups pork
strips in each of two freezer containers. Pour 1/4 cup sauce into each
container. Cover and freeze. To thaw, place in refrigerator for about 8
hours. Use as directed for Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry and Warm Pork
Salad.

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    Pork and Vegetable Stir Fry (Pork Roast with Sherry Plum Sauce)

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Meals
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :20:00
Categories    : Betty Crocker Slow Cooker

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Pork Roast with Sherry Plum Sauce -- thawed
     1/4  cup           apple juice
   2      tablespoons   dry sherry
   2      tablespoons   soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch
   1      tablespoon    vegetable oil
     1/4  cup           slivered almonds
  16      ounces        fresh stir-fry vegetables
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   3      cups          cooked rice -- hot

Shake apple juice, sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch in covered
container; set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add almonds;
stir-fry until golden brown. Remove almonds and set aside.

Add vegetables and garlic to skillet. Stir-fry about 5 minutes or until
vegetables are crisp-tender. Add pork with juices to skillet. Cook 2-3
minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Serve
pork over rice. Sprinkle with almonds.

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           Warm Pork Salad (Pork Roast with Sherry Plum Sauce)

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Meals
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Betty Crocker Slow Cooker

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Pork Roast with Sherry Plum Sauce -- thawed
   2      teaspoons     vegetable oil
   2                    apples -- in thin wedges
   1      small         onion -- sliced
   6      cups          coleslaw mix
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
                        Plum Dressing:
     1/4  cup           plum sauce from roast
   2      tablespoons   plum jam
   1      tablespoon    cider vinegar
   2      teaspoons     dijon mustard
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Drain plum sauce from pork; reserve.

Prepare Plum Dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients together well.
Set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook aples and
onion about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in coleslaw mix;
sprinkle with salt. Cover and cook 2 minutes or until crisp=tender.
Remove coleslaw mixture from skillet; keep warm. Increase heat to
medium-high. Cook pork in skillet 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until
warm. Stir in Plum Dressing. Cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
Spoon pork mixture over coleslaw mixture.
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