Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast with Brown Sugar and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

"One of my favorite recipes passed on to me from a friend many years ago. This pork loin roast with brown sugar is easy to prepare and when it’s done, it’s so delicious! Serve with a green vegetable or salad and dinner rolls."

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon pork rub seasoning, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 (3 pound) pork loin roast
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

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    1. Mix pork rub seasoning and Chinese five-spice powder together in a small bowl. Rub all over pork roast.
    2. Place sweet potatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker; add brown sugar and butter. Place roast on top and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Cook on Low until roast is fork-tender, 6 to 7 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

    Footnotes

    • Cook’s Notes:
    • Do not add any water to the slow cooker.
    • If pork doesn’t seem quite done after 7 hours, turn cooker on High for about 45 minutes longer.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving: 381 calories;14.6 g fat;33.9 g carbohydrates;27.6 g protein;95 mg cholesterol;214 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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