Crock Pot Sweet Potato Apple Pork Roast
1/2 cup apple juice
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 inch think
3 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
2 lbs boneless center cut pork loin roast, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 fresh sage
1/8 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions:
Layer the onions, apples and sweet potatoes in the crock pot and then add the apple juice.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown all sides of the pork loin to seal in the juices. Place browned loin in the crock pot.
Add the mustard, pepper and sage. Cover and cook on low for about 9 hours or until meat is fully done. Because crock pot temperatures vary, you may want to check the roast for doneness after 7 hours.
Once fully cooked, transfer meat and veggies to a serving platter, reserving the juices.
To make the “gravy” – In a cup or small bowl, combine water, brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir this into the crock pot and cook until thinkened (about a minute or two).