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SLOW-COOKER BROWN SUGAR-TOPPED PORK with Sweet Potatoes

Course Crock Pot, Pork
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 lbs) peeled, and cut into 1/2 inche slices
  • 2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder roast boneless, tied or in netting
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Ground
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place sweet potato slices in 5 to 6-quart slow cooker. Place pork in sweet potatoes. Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl; sprinkle over pork and potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours
  • Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board; Remove strings or netting from pork. Cut pork into slices, or pull pork into serving pieces using 2 forks. Serve with sweet potatoes, spooning juices over pork.