This recipe cuts down on the calories because you don’t use any cream or flour thickener for the gravy.  Best part of this meal, is, you cook the meat for 5 or 6 hours to set it and forget it.  I love slow-cookers.  No hot kitchen, either.  Great recipe for busy people!!!

1 pork sirloin tip roast (comes in package of 4, each roast is about 2 lbs.) Costco

2 Tbls. olive oil

1 or 2 carrots

1 onion cut in slices

1 stalk of celery

pepper

1/2-1  carton of low-sodium beef broth.  You can also use vegetable broth or chicken broth, all low-sodium. I prefer the beef broth for a richer flavor.

Water about 1/2 cup

Brown roast on both sides in olive oil. Cut up onion slices, carrot and celery.  Place veggies on bottom of slow-cooker . Place roast on top. Pour in the beef broth and water.  No need to add salt.  When this cooks down it becomes saltier.  That’s it, set the slow-cooker on high for about 5-6 hours and forget it.  When meal is done, take meat out of pot and use a hand blender to puree all the veggies.  Adjust for seasoning.  Add a little cream for a richer flavor.  Makes a very tasty gravy.  If you  like really thick gravy, then, add a little cornstarch dissolved in  water to the gravy and cook for about 2-3 minutes. This can all be done in the slow-cooker, no need for extra pots and pans.