Creole-Style Pork Roast
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon each chili powder, paprika, pepper and ground coriander
- Pinch each ground cloves and garlic powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste, divided
- 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2 to 3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Combine all of the seasonings; set aside 1/2 teaspoon. In a saucepan over low heat, saute green pepper, onion and remaining seasoning mixture in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in mushrooms and half the tomato paste. Spread mixture over the roast; place in shallow baking pan.
- Bake, uncovered, at 325u0b0 for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0-170u0b0. Place roast on a serving platter; keep warm.
- Transfer all but 2 tablespoons drippings to a measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1-1/2 cups; set aside. Stir flour into drippings in pan. Gradually blend the 1-1/2 cups of liquid into flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Add reserved seasoning mixture and remaining tomato paste. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve with the roast.
cayenne pepper, salt, chili powder, ground, green pepper, onion, butter, mushroom stems, tomato paste, pork shoulder butt roast, flour
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creole-style-pork-roast/ (may not work)