Weight Loss Wednesday: Pork Roast with Apples, Carrots & Rosemary

You read that correctly! Cool Dads Cook is introducing a new feature: Weight Loss Wednesdays. Since Doug in the Arkansas Test Kitchen is on a mission to lead a healthier lifestyle by counting calories and moving more; we thought we'd post some of the low-calorie (but delicious!) recipes he's preparing. Doug is on a mission to prove that living a healthy lifestyle doesn't mean eating bland, tasteless food. He's finding all kinds of delicious, savory recipes you're sure to love. Welcome to the first post!

Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apple, Carrots, and Rosemary
recipe courtesy: Everyday Good Thinking
Recipe serves 10


2 Granny Smith apples (cored and each cut into 8 slices)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 lbs pork loin roast (boneless)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 medium onion cut into eights
4 large carrots (peeled and cut 1 1/2" pieces)
1 sprig of Rosemary

1. In a bowl toss apple slices with the lemon juice and set aside
2. Season Pork Roast with the salt and pepper
3.Place half of the onions and apple slices in the bottom of the slow cooker
4. Place the pork roast on top of the apple and onions
5. Nestle the remaining apples, onions and carrots around the pork roast
6. Top the roast with the rosemary sprig
7. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7 to 8 hours

8. Check the meat with an instant read meat thermometer to make sure the meat has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees
9. Allow roast to sit on a platter or cutting board for 5 - 10 minutes before cutting

Calories

Carbs

Fat

Protein

Sodium

Sugar

65

8

2

3

270

4

Dietary information calculate by Myfitnesspal

Make sure to check out Doug's fitness blog: www.bloodsweatandgears.blogspot.com for updates on his progress!

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew