SLOW COOKER ASIAN PORK ROAST

Slow Cooker Asian Pork Roast image

Provided by children from A to Z

Categories Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs tied boneless pork loin roast
1 (10 ounce) jar hoisin sauce
3 garlic cloves, peeled & smashed
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 tablespoon rice wine (or rice wine vinegar)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 scallions, white & light green part only (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

Spray crock pot with cooking spray and add the pork roast.
In a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, chili paste, rice wine, soy sauce and sesame oil.
Mix in the cornstarch.
Pour the sauce over the roast.
Place lid on crock pot and cook on low 8 hours or high for 3 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
When roast is cooked all the way through, remove from slow cooker to a platter, cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes.
Pour the cooking liquid into a bowl and let stand 10 minutes, then skim any fat from the surface.
Slice roast, sprinkle the scallions and cilantro on top.
Serve the sauce on the side.
Enjoy!