Slow Cooker Garlic Pork Roast & Sweet Potatoes
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 chicken broth
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.