Careme

Ingredients

• Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless 1 lb pork loin (or pork tenderloin if preferred) $2.99 sale (1 lb)
• Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth 2 1/2 cups broth $1.99 sale (32 oz)
• Carrots 2 medium carrots, sliced (about 6 oz) $1.69/lb
• Celery Hearts 2 ribs celery, sliced (about 4 oz) $3.79 (16 oz)
• Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium onion, sliced $2.19/lb
• Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, smashed $2.49 (5 ct)
• Russet Potato 2 medium russets (about 12–14 oz) for mash (optional side) $1.19/lb
• Cauliflower 1/2 head cauliflower (about 10–12 oz) as an optional veg side $2.49/lb
• Organic Italian Parsley 2 tbsp chopped (optional but great) $2.49 each
• Olive oil or butter 1 tbsp (for mash or finishing)
• Salt 1 tsp, to taste
• Black pepper 1/2 tsp
• Dried thyme or rosemary (optional) 1/2 tsp

Instructions

1. Prep pork: Pat dry 1 lb pork loin. Season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. (Optional: add 1/2 tsp dried thyme/rosemary.)
2. Prep vegetables: Slice 2 medium carrots (about 6 oz), slice 2 celery ribs (about 4 oz), and slice 1/2 medium onion. Smash 2 garlic cloves.
3. Load slow cooker: Add sliced carrots, celery, onion, and smashed garlic to the slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork loin on top. Pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken broth.
4. Cook (slow cooker): Cover and cook on LOW 4–5 hours (or HIGH 2–3 hours) until pork is tender and reaches 145°F+ (it will usually go a bit higher in the slow cooker and shred/slice easily).
5. Make a side (choose one): - Mashed potatoes (stove): Peel and cube 12–14 oz russet potatoes. Simmer in salted water 12–15 minutes until very tender. Drain, mash with 1 tbsp butter or olive oil and a splash of broth from the cooker; season to taste. - Roasted cauliflower (oven): Heat oven to 425°F. Toss 10–12 oz cauliflower florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 18–22 minutes until browned.
6. Finish pork: Remove pork to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes. Slice or gently pull into chunks. Taste the broth and adjust salt/pepper. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley if using.
7. Serve: Spoon pork and vegetables with some broth over mashed potatoes (or alongside roasted cauliflower). Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil on top if you want extra richness.