Garlic Pork Roast and Sweet Potatoes

3 ½-lb. pork boneless loin roast

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled sweet potatoes

1 medium onion, sliced

6 cloves garlic, peeled

1 cup chicken broth

 1.  Remove fat from pork.  Heat oil in 10-inch skillet 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.  Place sweet potatoes, onion and garlic in 3 ½ to 6-quart slow cooker.  Place pork on vegetables.  Pour broth over pork.

 3.  Cover and cook on LOW heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until pork and vegetables are tender.  (8 servings).