Orange Sesame Ginger Pork Roast

I love throwing a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, knowing that while I work all day, a tender, juicy, and flav...

I love throwing a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, knowing that while I work all day, a tender, juicy, and flavorful dinner is making itself! The flavors of this pork roast are pretty hard to beat, which means that you’ll want to buy a really big roast so you’ll have leftovers. Coconut vinegar is a fairly new ingredient on store shelves, but if you can find it or order it, I recommend it, because it’s fantastic! If not, don’t worry; simply substitute raw apple cider vinegar.

Recipe for Orange Sesame Ginger Pork Roast

ROAST INGREDIENTS

• 4-5-pound pork roast
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 2 TBSP coconut oil

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 2 TBSP grated fresh ginger
• 1 TBSP orange zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 TBSP coconut aminos
• 1 TBSP sesame seeds
• 2 TBSP coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Serves 4

1. Sprinkle the roast with the sea salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
2. In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
3. Place the roast in the skillet and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
4. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
5. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Pour the sauce over the roast, and cook it on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
6. Serve the roast with the juices spooned over it.

Mushroom meatballs are an amazing counterpart for this when you call your family and friends for a treat!