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Iron Range Pot Roast

By: National Pork Board 
"'Porketta' is a seasoned pork roast that was popular with the Italian immigrants who came to mid-Minnesota to work in the iron mines. This hearty dinner needs just a green salad tossed with vinaigrette."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston Butt) roast
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup beef broth (or water)

Directions

  1. Mix together seasonings and rub over all surfaces of pork roast. Brown roast in a little oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, turning often to brown evenly. Place potatoes and garlic in 3 1/2-4 quart slow cooker, pour broth over and top with browned pork roast. Cover and cook on Low for 8-9 hours, until pork is very tender. Slice pork to serve with vegetables and juices.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 393 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 89mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by deb   view full review
excellent flavor! very highly seasoned--probably the best prok roast i've ever made! DO be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2006 by Gigi   view full review
Great, easy recipe. I did purchase the porketta seasoning in bulk food section so just rubbed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Sue G.   view full review
Delicious! I added the potatoes 1.5 hours before the roast was done. When the potatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by sissy   view full review
I live on the iron range and porketta is very popular here but we also do turkeyettas and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by MARSHA   view full review
I made this today and it was everything I remember from when I briefly lived on the Iron Range...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by ANNALOU18   view full review
Decent pork roast recipe-- a good change up from using Boston Butt for pulled barbeque. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by mary3454   view full review
Have made this many times and each time it is a hit!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by Sara   view full review
Great recipe for juicy, flavorful pork. And it's so easy, too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by Chuck Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Solid but not great. The meat just isn't overly flavorful on the inside, a solid but boring...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by camohn   view full review
very flavorful. For my tastes it had a bit too much sodium though. I will make it again but...

 

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