Ingredients
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1 (5 lb) boneless pork roast
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon sage
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1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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6 tablespoons vinegar
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6 tablespoons water
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whole garlic clove (use as many as desired)
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make small slits all over in the roast then stuff whole or half garlic cloves into each slit.
- Rub the roast with olive oil.
- In a small bowl combine the sage with salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper; rub the roast all over with the spice mixture.
- Place the roast in a roasting pan, then let sit out on the counter for a few hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Set oven rack to middle position.
- Roast for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (the temperature will rise more after removing from the oven).
- For the glaze: while the roast is cooking in a small saucepan combine the sugar with cornstarch, vinegar, water and soy sauce; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally.
- Cook until bubbly and thickened.
- Brush the roast 3-4 times during cooking.
- The last 30 minutes of cooking pour the remaining glaze over the roast.
- Allow the roast to sit for about 10 minutes before slicing.