Slow Cooker Garlic Pork Roast and Sweet Potatoes Crockpot

From http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/slow-cooker-garlic-pork-roast-and-sweet-potatoes-recipe/1/

Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 8 hrs 15min
8 servings

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)


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.

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

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