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    5 Healthy Slow-cooker Recipes

    By | Shine Food – Fri, Dec 9, 2011 4:33 PM EST

    Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork RoastSlow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast
    Making healthy taste greatMaking healthy taste greatThese succulent slow-cooker recipes earned top marks from our staff and readers alike.

    1. Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast
    A Chinese version of barbecue, this moist, flavorful roast pairs well with rice and stir-fried vegetables such as snow peas, baby corn, and water chestnuts. It's made with a Boston butt pork roast and a flavorful marinade that reduces into a rich sauce.

    Ingredients
    1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
    1/4 cup hoisin sauce
    3 tablespoons ketchup
    3 tablespoons honey
    2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
    2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
    1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
    1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
    2 pounds boneless Boston butt pork roast, trimmed
    1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

    Preparation
    Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Place in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, turning occasionally
    Place pork and marinade in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
    Remove pork from slow cooker using a slotted spoon; place on a cutting board or work surface. Cover with aluminum foil; keep warm.
    Add broth to sauce in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Shred pork with 2 forks; serve with sauce.

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    3. Vegetable and Chickpea Curry
    Aromatic Indian spices infuse this vegetarian dish with an exotic blend of flavors while coconut milk creates a creamy finish.

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    Slow-Simmered-Meat SauceSlow-Simmered-Meat Sauce4. Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce
    Though it will take eight and a half hours before this recipe is ready to be served, only 25 minutes will be hands-on. You can't beat that! Serve with mafaldine pasta (flat noodles with ruffled edges) or spaghetti.

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    Overnight Apple ButterOvernight Apple Butter5. Overnight Apple Butter
    This rich and complex apple butter adds a new dimension to pork chops or chicken, and also works well simply spread atop a warm slice of toast.

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