Honey Dijon Port Roast

½ cup chopped onion

2 apples, peeled, sliced

1 Tbsp. honey

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

½ tsp. coriander seed, crushed

1/4 tsp. salt

1 (2 to 2 ½ lb.) rolled boneless pork roast

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 Tbsp. water

1.  In 4 to 6-quart slower cooker, combine onion and apples.  In small bowl, combine honey, mustard, coriander and salt; mix well.  Spread on all sides of pork roast; place roast over onions and apples.

2.  Cover; cook on LOW setting for 7 to 8 hours.

3.  Remove roast from slow cooker; place on serving platter.  Cover with foil.

4.  In small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water; blend well.  Add apple mixture and juices from slower cooker; mix well.  Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring occasionally.  Cut roast into slices.  Serve with sauce. (8 servings)

*Loin roast slices very nicely.  Because it has so little fat, it will dry out if it is overcooked.  For longer cooking (more than 8 hours), use a boneless shoulder roast instead.

* To release the flavor of coriander seeds, place them in a small plastic bag and crush them slightly with a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet.

* Accompany this entree with steamed green beans seasoned with orange peel.