PORK ROAST WITH TOMATILLO CREAM SAUCE

Pork Roast With Tomatillo Cream Sauce image

Provided by Michelle Cory

Categories Roasts

Time 10h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

TOMATILLO SAUCE (YOU CAN MAKE THIS THE DAY BEFORE)
1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and halved
4 clove garlic, peeled and halved
1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped in large pieces (use one but if you want it spicier use 2)
1 tsp salt
2/3 c cilantro, roughly chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped and rinsed under cold water
PORK ROAST
4.5-5.5 lb pork shoulder roast
Alpine Touch for seasoning (has salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder)
SAUCE
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp cold water
2/3 c sour cream

Steps:

1. Place a large nonstick pan over medium high heat. Place the tomatillos and garlic cut side down in the pan. After 3-5 minutes, or until the tomatillos are dark brown, flip them all over and cook another 3-5 minutes.
2. Scrape into a blender and let come to room temperature (about 5 minutes). Add peppers, onion, salt, and cilantro. Blend until smoothly chopped. If necessary add 2 tbsp water.
3. Trim large fat pieces off your roast. Completely season the entire roast with Alpine Touch or a salt mix of your choice. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Coat the outside with the tomatillo sauce. You will pour remaining sauce in the slow cooker. Place the roast in your slow cooker.
4. Cook on low for 10 hours or until the roast pulls apart easily. Once done, carefully scrape most of the tomatillo sauce off the roast. Place the roast on a serving tray and cover with foil.
5. Turn slow-cooker on high or pour liquid into a saucepan, scraping all the good pieces from the bottom. Mix the cornstarch and cold water together and whisk into sauce. Turn down heat to low and, after thickening, stir in the sour cream. Taste and add salt as needed.
6. Serve pork roast with potatoes or rice. Ladle sauce over pork and potatoes/rice.