How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast with Brown Sugar and Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love, look no further than this Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast with Brown Sugar and Sweet Potatoes. This dish is the perfect combination of savory and sweet, and the best part is that it practically cooks itself in the slow cooker, leaving you with very little hands-on time.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. All you have to do is season t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon pork rub seasoning, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 (3 pound) pork loin roast
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Mix pork rub seasoning and Chinese five-spice powder together in a small bowl. Rub all over pork roast.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 628mg