Sesame Pork Roast - Slow Cooker

Who does not like a good roast? OK, maybe a few of you don't but you must be in the minority opinion :) The flavor and tenderness of this recipe will surely win you over. Enjoy.
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This is so simple. A slow cooker (crock pot), the marinating pork Boston butts and the marinade reserve. We're ready to get started.

The Boston Butts in the slow cooker with the remaining marinade poured in. Set the crock pot to High setting for the first hour and then reduce to Low for the remaining 8-9 hours...

The finished pork roast.
This would have looked so yummy had I waited to take the photo after plating with the mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. No such luck. We were busy finishing the gravy and after that we were ready to EAT! :)

Sesame Pork Roast
3 to 4 pound boneless pork roast, trimmed
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 (or flour)
*1/4 cup cold water

Cut roast in half. Place in Zip Lock bags or glass dish for marinating. In a bowl; combine water, soy sauce, sesame seeds, molasses, vinegar, onions, garlic powder and cayenne. Pour half of the marinade mixture over the roast, reserving other half. Refrigerate roast and the reserved marinade mixture overnight. We marinate for two nights. Place roast in a slow cooker, discarding marinade. Add reserved marinade to slow cooker. (I don't add salt to the recipe due to the saltiness of the Soy Sauce) Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce temperature to low; cook additional 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast and keep warm.

Gravy/Sauce Mixture:
*Transfer the slow cooker dripping to a saucepan and slowly begin heating to a low simmering boil. In a small bowl or cup, combine 3 tbs cornstarch (we use flour) and 1/4 cup water until smooth (we use drippings instead of water). Slowly add this mixture to the drippings in the sauce pan remembering to stir continuously for approximately 2 minutes. You may end up not adding all the mixture depending on how quick the gravy/sauce thickens. Serve with the roast.
Be careful to not allow the gravy/sauce to become too thick while preparing. If your gravy/sauce comes out lumpy, pour into a blender, pulse until smooth. Works like a charm :)