"This is the meal I have become famous for, and it is so simple," relates Jennifer Loos of Washington Boro, Pennsylvania. "The garlic and apple flavors really compliment the pork. It's great with steamed fresh asparagus and roasted red potatoes."


INGREDIENTS


* 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
* 1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
* 1/2 cup water
* 2-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
* 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
* 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper


SERVINGS 12
CATEGORY Lower Fat
METHOD Slow Cooker
PREP 10 min.
COOK 480 min.
TOTAL 490 min.


DIRECTIONS



Cut the roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the jelly, water and garlic; pour over roast. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 8-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and meat is tender.
Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with cooking juices if desired. Yield: 12 servings.




NUTRITIONAL INFO



Nutritional Analysis: 3 ounces cooked meat (prepared with 1 teaspoon seasoned salt)equals 236 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 165 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.