Chocolate Molasses Pork Roast

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Avionne Huppert, Adams, New York

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This new twist on pork roast has a rich molasses flavor with a tantalizing hint of chocolate. It’s easy to make, yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve this with mashed potatoes so as not to waste a drop of the delicious gravy. —Avionne Huppert, Adams, New York

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Chocolate Molasses Pork Roast

Yield:10 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:6 hours

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the first 12 ingredients. Cut roast in half; place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. Remove pork to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices. Transfer juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.
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