A slow cooker roast pork

I thought I’d share another recipe…

1. For the pork:
   • 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
   • 1/4 cup olive oil
   • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
   • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
   • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
   • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
   • 2 teaspoons oregano leaves, finely chopped
   • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
   • 1 skinless, boneless pork shoulder, tied (about 6 pounds)
2. For the sauce:
   • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
   • 2 cups basil leaves, finely chopped
   • 1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
   • 1/4 cup oregano leaves, finely chopped
   • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
   • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
   • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3. Special Equipment:
   • A 6 litre slow cooker

Preparation

1. Cook the pork: Mix garlic, oil, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub all over pork, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag or slow cooker insert and chill overnight. Place the meat in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until meat is fork-tender but not yet completely falling apart, 7 1/2–8 hours.
2. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Mix shallot, basil, oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in an airtight container. Cover and let rest up to 3 hours at temperature or up to 2 days in refrigerator. Stir in lemon juice just before using.
3. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice and transfer to a platter. Drizzle with sauce and serve with additional sauce alongside.

Both the rub and the sauce can be made in a food processor if desired. To make the pork in the oven, cook at 300°F in a covered Dutch oven, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of pork registers 145°F (meat will be very tender but not quite falling off the bone), 6–7 hours. If you’re using a larger slow cooker, flip the meat at least once and baste occasionally to keep it moist.