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Slow-Cooked Citrus-Herb Pork Roast with Orange Gravy

main-dishslow-cookerweekendmake-aheadcomfort-foodamerican

Prep
20 min
Cook
4 hours 30 min
Total
4 hours 50 min
Servings
6

For the Pork Roast

Browning the roast adds depth—don't skip this step

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ pounds Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast (3 To 4 Pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray
  • 2 medium Onions, Cut Into Thin Wedges

Instructions

  1. Cut pork roast in half for even cooking.
  2. In a small bowl, mix oregano, ginger, and pepper.
  3. Rub spice mixture over pork.
  4. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high.
  5. Brown pork on all sides; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker.
  6. Add onion wedges around the pork.

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 4 hours 30 min • Wait: No time

For the Citrus Braising Liquid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon White Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Steak Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, sugar, grapefruit juice, steak sauce, and soy sauce.
  2. Pour mixture over pork and onions in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
  4. Remove pork and onions to a serving platter and keep warm.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: No time • Wait: No time

Orange Gravy & Final Assembly

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Reserved Cooking Juices
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Orange Zest
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons Orange Juice (Remaining From Original Quantity)
  • 1 serving Hot Cooked Egg Noodles
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Oregano (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Skim fat from cooking juices and transfer to a small saucepan.
  2. Add orange zest and salt; bring to a boil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with remaining orange juice until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into boiling juices.
  5. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until thickened.
  6. Serve sliced pork over hot egg noodles.
  7. Spoon orange gravy over top.
  8. Garnish with minced fresh oregano, if desired.

Notes

A bright, aromatic roast with a tangy twist—this dish sails smoothly between savory and citrus. Keeps well in the ship’s stores for up to 3 days. For a zestier voyage, double the orange zest and add a splash of grapefruit juice to the gravy.