Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1

   Stir together chili-lime rub, brown sugar, lime zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle and rub mixture over all sides of pork. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 

2. Step2

   Heat oil in medium skillet over high heat. Add pork; cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned on all sides, turning frequently. Set pork aside. 

3. Step3

   Place sweet potatoes, apples, and broth in a 6-quart slow cooker. Place pork roast on top. Stir together 1/2 cup apple butter, honey, lime juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl; pour over pork. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours or until pork reaches 145 degrees. 

4. Step4

   For purée, transfer 3 cups of cooked apples and sweet potatoes to a food processor. Add remaining 1/2 cup apple butter. Cover and pulse until smooth. Garnish pork with additional cilantro, if desired. 

5. Step5

   To serve, slice pork; serve with purée and remaining cooked apples and sweet potatoes. If desired, drizzle with cooking liquid.