Five-Spice Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Sweet Potatoes
A succulent five-spice marinated pork roast slow-cooked with sweet potatoes for a flavor-packed, easy-to-follow recipe that brings Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker.
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Generously season the pork roast with Chinese Five Spice powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper on all sides, rubbing it well into the meat.
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In a heavy-bottomed stainless steel or cast-iron skillet, heat the peanut oil over high heat.
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Carefully place the seasoned pork roast in the hot skillet and sear each side until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Use tongs to rotate the roast.
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Place the seared pork roast on top of the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. Put the lid on and set the slow cooker to HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 7-9 hours.
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The pork roast is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
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Remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent with foil and rest for 8 minutes before slicing.
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Slice the rested pork roast into 1-inch thick chops.
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To serve, place hot, cooked rice in each bowl, spoon some sweet potatoes and pan juices over the rice, and garnish with green onions and cilantro or parsley.
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