Step 1

Cook bacon in microwave for about 1 minute per slice (or per your preferred method) until crispy

Step 2

Drain and let cool

Step 3

Butterfly pork roast (see description above)

Step 4

Place bacon strips, cheese, and honey down center of pork and roll

Step 5

Secure with twine or toothpicks

Step 6

Place roast in crock and sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper

Step 7

Cook over on low for 6-8 hours until pork is fully cooked

Step 8

Cut cold butter into 6 slices

Step 9

Place in skillet over medium high heat

Step 10

Whisk as butter melts and starts to develop little brown specs and a nutty smell

Step 11

Quickly whisk in sage and salt and remove from heat before it begins to burn

Step 12

Whisk in apricot preserves

Step 13

Pour over cooked and sliced pork and serve