Herb Pork Roast

4 large garlic cloves -- quartered
5 pounds boneless pork roast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch -- (optional)
3 tablespoons water -- (optional)

Cut 16 small pockets into roast and insert garlic pieces. In a small bowl combine salt, thyme, sage, cloves and lemon rind. Rub mixture into roast. Pour 1/2 cup water into slow cooker then add the roast. Cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours.

Juices may be thickened for gravy if desired by dissolving the cornstarch in the water. Then set control to HIGH and stir slowly until juices thicken.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

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