Slow Cooking Thursday

So, Thursday is here and it's time for another slow cooker recipe! This is one I found not too long ago. I love Chinese food, but I think this one would be enjoyed even by those who are not fans of it!

Asian Pork Roast
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless, whole pork loin (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Hot, cooked rice

Place onions in a 5 quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt and pepper. Cut roast in half and rub with garlic mixture. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker, add bay leaves.
In a small bowl, combine hot water and honey; stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and cloves. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
Remove meat and onions from slow cooker; keep warm. Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine corn starch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Slice pork; top with onions, sauce and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

For more slow cooker recipes, visit Sandra at Diary of a SAHM.