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Pork Roast With Carrots, Apples, and Rosemary

2 Granny Smith apples, cored and each cut into 8 wedges 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

4 lb. (1.8 kg) boneless loin pork roast

1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) fresh ground pepper 1 medium onion, cut in eighths

4 large carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch (3.8-cm) pieces 1 fresh rosemary sprig

1.Toss apples with lemon juice; set aside.

2.Season roast with salt and pepper.

3.Place half of onions and 4 to 6 apple wedges in crock.

4.Top with seasoned roast. Surround roast with remaining apples, onions, and carrots and top with rosemary. Cover slow cooker.

5.Choose IntelliTime™ or Manual mode for desired cooking time OR heat setting. Slow cooker will beep and start cooking after 5 seconds.

INTELLITIME Mode: Number of hours of cooking time desired (select from 4 to 12 hours)

MANUAL Mode: HIGH for 4 hours, MEDIUM for 5 1/2 to 6 hours, OR LOW for 7 to 8 hours

Serves: 4 to 6

TEST KITCHEN TIP: For food safety, be sure to cook until meat thermometer registers at least 160°F (71°C).

Butternut Squash Soup

1 large (1 1/2 lb./2 kg) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks

2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks 1 medium onion, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, chopped

5 cups (1.2 L) chicken broth

1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) dried rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt

1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) pepper

1.Place squash, potatoes, onion, and garlic in crock.

2.Add chicken broth, sage, salt, and pepper. Cover slow cooker.

3.Choose IntelliTime™ or Manual mode for desired cooking time OR heat setting. Slow cooker will beep and start cooking after 5 seconds.

4.Let cool slightly; then puree soup in a blender or food processor.

INTELLITIME Mode: Number of hours of cooking time desired (select from 4 to 12 hours)

MANUAL Mode: HIGH for 4 hours, MEDIUM for 5 hours, OR LOW for 6 to 7 hours

Serves: 8 to 10

TEST KITCHEN TIP: For easy squash preparation, microwave for 2 minutes prior to cutting. Placing in the microwave oven will soften the rind, making cutting in half easier.

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Hamilton Beach 33365 manual Pork Roast With Carrots, Apples, and Rosemary, Butternut Squash Soup, Serves 8 to

33365 specifications

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