Sesame Pork Roast

From All Recipes. Note marination time.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (4 lb)  boneless pork shoulder, trimmed
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar or 1⁄4 cup white 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 large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, sesame seeds, molasses, vinegar, onions, garlic powder and cayenne.
3. Pour half over the roast. Cover the pork and remaining marinade; refrigerate overnight.
4. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the reserved marinade.
5. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce temperature to low; cook 8-9 hours longer or until meat is tender. Remove the roast and keep warm.
6. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in cooking juices. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Serve with the roast.