Slow - Pork Loin With Potato And Cabbage

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.