Ingredients for - Slow-Cooked Pork with Root Vegetables

1. 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2-1/4 pounds)
2. 2 medium turnips
3. 1 tart medium apple
4. 1/4 cup water
5. 1 medium onion, quartered
6. 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
7. 2 teaspoons salt
8. 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
9. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
10. 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
11. 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
12. 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
13. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
14. 1 teaspoon salt
15. 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
16. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

How to cook deliciously - Slow-Cooked Pork with Root Vegetables

1 . Stage

Peel and cut sweet potatoes, turnips and apple into 3/4-in. pieces. Microwave sweet potatoes, turnips and water, covered, on high until just slightly tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add apple and onion. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, paprika and pepper; rub over meat and place in slow cooker.

2 . Stage

Whisk remaining ingredients; pour around pork. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145° and the meat is tender.

3 . Stage

Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking juices; serve pork and vegetables with juices.