SLOW COOKER PORK ROAST WITH HONEY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim pork roast of excess fat and pat dry with paper towels.
• Make a spice rub by mixing smoked paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a small bowl.
• Rub the pork roast with 1/2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
• Sprinkle the spice rub over the pork roast, patting to adhere the spice rub all over.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the pork roast to the skillet and sear on all sides until golden brown, taking care not to burn the spices.
• Place the pork roast in the slow cooker.
• Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
• Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute.
• To the skillet, add the honey, cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing well.
• Simmer the honey butter sauce for about 30 seconds.
• Pour the honey butter sauce over the pork roast in the crock pot, saving the skillet for later use.
• Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
• When done, remove the pork roast to a serving platter and cover with foil to rest.
• Pour the juices from the crock pot back into the large skillet, heating over medium high heat.
• Mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry, and add it slowly to the juices in the skillet.
• Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency.
• Slice the pork roast and serve with the honey butter sauce.