Name: Crock Pot Asian Pork with Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb lean boneless pork sirloin roast (aka pork center rib roast, pork center loin roast); kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper; Non-stick oil spray (I used Smart Balance spray); 1 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (for gf use gf tamari); 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp agave (or sugar); 1 tsp hot sesame oil (aji oil (or use sesame oil + pinch red pepper flakes)); 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice (I used McCormick); 3 cloves crushed garlic; 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger root; 8 oz sliced mushrooms (I used baby bella); 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro