Garlic pork roast and sweet potatoes

1 .5 kilo pork boneless loin roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups peeled sweet potato pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup chicken stock

1. Remove fat from pork. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Cook pork in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.

2. Place sweet potatoes, onion and garlic in slow cooker. Place pork on vegetables. Use small amount of the chicken broth to deglaze skillet. Pour drippings and remaining broth over pork.

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until pork and vegetables are tender.