Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2.5 unit

pork sirloin roast

trimmed

4 clove

garlic

minced

0.5 tsp

ground ginger

0.5 tsp

dried thyme

0.5 tsp

marjoram leaves

0.25 tsp

pepper

1 tbsp

oil

1 cup

chicken broth

2 tbsp

brown sugar

2 tbsp

lemon juice

1 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tsp

orange zest

3 tbsp

cornstarch

0.5 cup

orange juice

Step 1
~29 min

Trim excess fat from the pork roast.

Step 2
~29 min

In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, ground ginger, dried thyme, marjoram leaves, and pepper.

Step 3
~29 min

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork roast.

Step 4
~29 min

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5
~29 min

Brown the pork roast on all sides in the skillet.

Step 6
~29 min

Transfer the browned roast to a crockpot.

Step 7
~29 min

In a separate bowl, mix together chicken broth, brown sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and orange zest.

Step 8
~29 min

Pour the juice mixture over the roast in the crockpot.

Step 9
~29 min

Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender.

Step 10
~29 min

Remove the roast from the crockpot and set aside to rest.

Step 11
~29 min

Skim off any excess fat from the sauce in the crockpot.

Step 12
~29 min

Measure the sauce. If needed, add water to bring the total volume to 2 cups.

Step 13
~29 min

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and orange juice to form a slurry.

Step 14
~29 min

Pour the cornstarch slurry into a saucepan along with the sauce from the crockpot.

Step 15
~29 min

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 16
~29 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 17
~29 min

Slice the pork roast and serve with the thickened orange sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork roast overnight with the spice rub.

If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water to thin it out.

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.

Pair with a side of roasted vegetables such as carrots and broccoli.

Add a green salad for a complete meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food dish often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal
Weekend Cooking

Popularity Score

65/100

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