Country-Style Pork Loin

Country-Style Pork Loin

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Cut pork roast in half. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, onion powder and mustard. Add pork, one portion at a time, and shake to coat.

In a large skillet, brown pork in oil over medium-high heat on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour broth over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or a meat thermometer reads 160°. Remove pork and keep warm.

For gravy, strain cooking juices and skim fat; pour 2-1/2 cups cooking juices into a large saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice pork; serve with gravy and mashed potatoes if desired.

6 servings

3 lbs. pork loin country-style ribs, cut into single ribs
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper or 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Place ribs in shallow baking pan. Bring remaining ingredients to boil in saucepan; pour over ribs. Let stand 1 hour, turning ribs occasionally. Drain; reserve marinade.

Place ribs on grill or on rack in broiler pan. Grill or broil until tender, 50 to 60 minutes, about 7 inches from low heat source, basting with reserved marinade and turning ribs often. Makes 4 servings.