Slow Cooker Garlic Pork Roast and Sweet Potatoes

By Ckelley116

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 1/2 lb)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled dark-orange sweet potatoes
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Preparation

Step 1

If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. Remove fat from pork. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork. Cook pork in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place sweet potatoes, onion and garlic. Place pork on vegetables. Pour broth over pork.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.