Slow - Pork Loin With Potato And Cabbage

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Potatoes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5
 

Ingredients:

1 pound boiling potatoes -- (about 3 medium) peeled and shredded
14 1/2 ounces reduced-sodium stewed tomatoes canned with juice
3 cups cabbage -- thinly sliced
1 large onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper -- to taste
1/2 pound sliced pork loin -- trimmed of all fat
15 ounces low sodium tomato sauce -- divided
 

Preparation:

In a large slow cooker, combine potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, onion, garlic, brown sugar, vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, salt, if desired, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Add pork slices on top of vegetables. Pour one-half of tomato sauce over all. Reserve remaining tomato sauce in non-reactive jar in refrigerator. Cover cooker and cook on high setting 1 hour. Stir. Reduce heat and cook an additional 5 to 6 hours. Stir in remaining tomato sauce and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Note: Grated potatoes thicken the stew.