Ingredients

  • 1 (5 lb) boneless pork roast
  • whole garlic clove (use as many as desired)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • GLAZE
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Method

  • 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.