This requires about 10 minutes of prep work and then you DUMP...giggle...
Pork Roast with Vegetables
3 lb boneless pork sirloin roast
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 acorn squash
2 sweet potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup apple butter
3 tbs prepared horseradish
1 tbs cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
Heat oil in a heavy skillet and cook pork roast until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. This should take about 10 minutes. While that's cooking, cut the acorn squash into 8 wedges and remove seeds. Do not peel. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into chunks. Place squash and sweet potatoes in 6-7 quart slow cooker. Top with browned pork roast.
In a small bowl, mix together apple butter, horseradish, cornstarch, allspice, pepper, chicken broth, and thyme. Pour into slow cooker.Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-9 hours until pork and vegetables are tender. 8 servings.