Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (4 lb) pork loin roast, rolled and tied
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 12 cups coarsely chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped (with 1 tsp adobo)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 14 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 navel oranges, thinly sliced, for garnishing

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
  • Sprinkle the roast evenly with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
  • Brown on all sides and transfer the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, garlic, chilies, and cumin to the same skillet and saute until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the marmalade, orange juice, and lime juice and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Transfer the contents of the skillet to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 8-10 hours, until the roast is tender.
  • Remove the roast from the cooker, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes.
  • Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust, if needed.
  • Slice the meat and strain the sauce.
  • Serve the roast napped with some of the sauce, garnished with orange slices and additional sauce on the side.