Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

I am looking to eliminate the can of soda.........what can I use instead? I am really trying to stick to organics..........so the soda is out!!!



Peppery Slow Cooker Pork Roast
From: Semi Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee

2 medium onions, sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds pork loin roast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1 (12-ounce) can peppery soda (recommended: Dr Pepper)
1 1/2 cups dried apricot halves
1 1/2 cups pitted prunes

Slice onions and place in slow cooker.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season pork roast with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Place browned roast in slow cooker on top of sliced onions. Add cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf to cooker. Pour can of cola over roast and top with dried fruit. Cover and cook 3 to 4 hours on High setting or 8 to 9 hours on Low, or until thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove roast from slow cooker and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, using a slotted spoon, remove onion, fruit and spices. Discard whole spices. Skim grease from sauce. Slice roast and serve topped with onions and fruit and a little sauce.

Serving Ideas: Delicious over garlic mashed potatoes.

Re: Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

It will give it a different taste, not as peppery, but why not try beer. They make some good organic beers.

Re: Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

Re: Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

I would use sparkling water

Re: Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

Re: Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

Surely you can buy Organic beer at the supermarket...or at Whole Foods???That recipe sounds good!

Re: Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

Made it yesterday & we had it with friends who all say it was yummy!!!!

i ended up using the chicken stock & it was PLENTY sweet............geez if I had used the soda I would have cavities!!!

Re: Peppery Slow Cook Pork Roast...........how can I alter this recipe?

Cool! Sounds like a good recipe. What did you serve it with?