brown sugar and balsamic glazed pork loin {winner!}

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Brown Sugar and Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin from Lauren:

1 (2 lb) boneless pork loin

1 tsp ground sage

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup water

Glaze

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 T corn starch

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup water

2 T soy sauce

Combine sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub over roast. Place in slow cooker with 1/2 cup water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. About 1 hour before roast is done, combine ingredients for glaze in small sauce pan. Heat and stir until mixture thickens. Brush roast with glaze 2 or 3 times during the last hour of cooking. Serve with remaining glaze on the side.