Sesame Pork Roast

Picture from Taste of Home

Pork roast can be boring and dry, but this recipe gives your pork zip with out to much effort on your part. You will need to plan a day ahead to marinate the meat. This recipe is adapted from a Taste of Home recipe.





Crock Pot: Low temperature 5-8 hours
Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 pounds)
  
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup cider or white wine vinegar
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
  

Directions

• 1. Cut roast in half; place in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, sesame seeds, molasses, vinegar, onions, garlic powder and cayenne. Pour half over the roast. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
• 2. Drain and discard marinade. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the reserved marinade. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce temperature to low; cook 8-9 hours longer or until meat is tender.
• 3. Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat.
  

Source
Taste of Home

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