Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast with Brown Sugar and Sweet Potatoes

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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).