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Easy Dinner Solution - Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast

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Lynne Tolley from Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House shared her recipe for Slow Cooker Whiskey & Brown Sugar Pork Loin Roast. (see recipe below)  For more information about Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House in Lynchburg, or to make reservations, call (931)759-7394.

Slow Cooker Whiskey & Brown Sugar Pork Loin Roast

2-3 lb pork loin roast

½ c water

Glaze:

3 T cornstarch

½ c water

½ c whiskey

1 c brown sugar

1 t garlic, minced

4 Tsoy sauce

1. Dry roast with paper towels.

2. Start a deep pan heating up on medium high, and add 2 T oil.

3. Make a rub with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper and rub over roast.

4. Sear each side in pan, about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

5. Place fat side up in slow cooker with ½ cup water and cook for 5-6 hours on low.

6. Before the last hour, make the Glaze by whisking together the cornstarch and ½ cup water until dissolved.

7. Add all other Glaze ingredients into a small pot, heating until boiling.

8. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 3-4 minutes, until Glaze thickens.

9. Baste pork loin 2-3 times during the last hour.

Optional: Place roast onto foil-lined pan, baste with Glaze and broil on high 1-2 minutes to caramelize crust.

Could substitute apple cider vinegar for whiskey.