1 2-1/2- to 3-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound new red-skinned potatoes, halved
1 10 3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 0.4-ounce envelope ranch dry salad dressing mix
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Recipe
1. Trim fat from meat. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. In hot skillet brown roast on all sides. Remove from heat.
2. Place potatoes in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Place meat over potatoes. In a medium bowl whisk together soup, cream cheese, and salad dressing mix. Spoon over meat and potatoes in cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5 hours. Serve with freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
4. Creamy Ranch Potatoes: Prepare as above, except omit pork roast, use 2-1/2 pounds potatoes, and substitute one 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream for cream cheese. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Stir before serving. Makes about 6 (1 cup) servings.
Side dishes Confetti Corn
Saute diced red and green peppers in butter and stir into hot cooked corn. (Use either canned or frozen corn.)
Green and Orange Salad
Add shredded or matchstick carrots to salad greens, then dress with a sweet dressing.
Green Beans with Shallots
Saute thinly sliced shallots in a combination of butter and olive oil until tender. Stir in hot cooked green beans.