Ingredients
3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or mirin (sweet rice wine)4 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon hoisin sauce1 teaspoon oyster sauce1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds)
Preparation
In a large shallow bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients and, if desired, red food coloring. Cut pork roast lengthwise in half. Add pork to bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Transfer pork and marinade to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in roast reads 145° and meat is tender. Let roast stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
