Seeded Pork Roast

Directions

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.