SLOW-COOKER GARLIC PORK ROAST AND SWEET POTATOES

Slow-Cooker Garlic Pork Roast and Sweet Potatoes image

Love pork and sweet potatoes? Here's an easy way to get this favorite combo in a slow cooker meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g