Slow Cooker Orange Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash

In 20 minutes, you can combine five ingredients in the morning and enjoy a slow-cooker sensation at suppertime!

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 8 hours 20 min
Makes: 6 servings

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3	pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (6 cups)
1/2	teaspoon salt
1	pork tenderloin (2 pounds)
1/4	cup orange marmalade
2	cloves garlic, finely chopped

1.	Arrange squash around edge in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt. Place pork in slow cooker (it will overlap squash slightly). Mix marmalade and garlic; spread evenly over pork.
2.	Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
3.	Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut pork into slices; serve with squash.

Variation

Try another flavor of marmalade, such as pineapple.

Success

If you have time, brown the pork in oil on all sides before placing in the slow cooker. Browning adds color and a deeper flavor.

Health Twist

Watching your salt intake? Omit the salt, and season with pepper.

Special Touch

This is a great recipe to serve for entertaining. Fan pork slices in a circular pattern on a platter, and spoon squash in the center. Drizzle remaining juices over pork, and garnish with slices of fresh orange.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 290; Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g); Cholesterol 95mg; Sodium 270mg; Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 35g Percent Daily Value*: Iron 14% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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