Slow cooked foods are so comforting when the weather becomes cooler aren't they?

I decided to add coffee to my braising liquid to this delish roast just to see what the coffee trend fuss was all about.

Well, it gives a lovely dark rich colour but, it does not change the flavor at all.

It's over all effect is that is has a fabulous glossy gravy.

*If you don't have instant coffee/espresso, just use your regular ground coffee and strain it after cooking*

Step 1: Ingredients

Rub:
1 3-5lb pork butt/shoulder roast

2 tbsp. EVOO

2tbsp dried oregano

1 tsp instant espresso powder or coffee

1 tsp salt

1tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2tsp ground sage

1 tsp peppercorns

2 tsp pepper flakes

1/2 cup red wine

Gravy:

2tsp cornstarch

1cup green olives (opt.)

1 5lb boneless pork sirloin roast, centre cut,

Step 2: Prep

Rub the dry herbs and spices all over roast and place in a plastic bag with a zip lock, squeeze out all air and marinate min. 1 hr or up to 24 hrs. Remove roast from refrigerator 1 hr before roasting, bringing the meat to room temperature, relaxing the muscle fiber.

*This can also be frozen and ready to go when needed. If popped in the oven frozen, the cooking time will increase by approx. 1 hr.*

Brown Roast on all sides with oil.
Pour wine over top. Braise, reducing for 1min.

Place roast on a pan, pour juices over the roast; place in oven.

Roast at 375F for 2-3 hrs, covered with foil for 2 hrs, turning every 1/2 hr.

Remove foil and continue cooking for another hour.

If the liquid evaporates too quickly add more wine or water.

Let rest for 15min covered with a foil tent, before slicing thinly.

Gravy: Strain juices through a small sieve, directly into a small saucepot.

Add 1tbsp water to cornstarch, stir to mix well and pour juices into the pan.

Bring to a boil stirring constantly, reduce heat and continue cooking to desired consistency.

Add olives and cook 1 more min.

Crockpot Method: Place 1-2tbsp vegetable oil in a preheated skillet. Place roast in and sear on all sides until golden brown. Place the roast into the crockpot and turn dial to slow for 6-8 hrs. Proceed with recipe.