Seeded Pork Roast

1. 1

   Brush soy sauce over meat.

2. 2

   On a large piece of foil combine anise seeds, fennel seeds, caraway seeds, and celery seeds.

3. 3

   Roll roast in seeds to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Place meat in slow cooker.

5. 5

   Pour 1/3 cup of the apple juice and the broth around meat.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 11 hours or on high-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Transfer meat to a cutting board, reserving cooking liquid.

8. 8

   Slice meat and transfer to a serving platter.

9. 9

   Cover meat to keep warm.

10. 10

    FOR GRAVY:

11. 11

    Strain cooking liquid and skim off fat. Transfer cooking liquid to a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup apple juice and the cornstarch, stir into liquid in saucepan.

12. 12

    Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

13. 13

    Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

14. 14

    Serve gravy over meat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.