For Camille and MaryAnne

Camille and MaryAnne, here is the recipe I promised you, sorry it is so LATE! You can also find it on page 428 of the red atk bible

This meal is "flavorful" to say the least. If you are into cafe rio sweet pork this isnt going to be something you like... it is a bit adventurous. Just a word of caution... this is an atk recipe, so deviateing from the directions isnt a great idea.

SLOW COOKER PORK LOIN WITH SWEET POTATOES, ORANGE, AND CILANTRO

1 (4-5lb) pork loin (you can use whatever size you have, for smaller ones cook less time)

salt and pepper

4 t. olive oil

2 onions, halved, sliced thin

3 jalapeno chiles, minced (if you dont like spicy food reduce this)

1 T cumin

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 c chicken broth

1 c orange juice

1 (6 inch) strip orange zest

2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped

1 t. dried oregano

1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks

1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro (no maryanne you do not HAVE to include this)

cilantro sour cream

1 c. sour cream

2 T minced fresh cilantro (not optional)

1 T fresh lime juice

1. dry the roast with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 t. oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. brown the roast on ALL sides, reducing the heat if the fat begins to smoke, abut 10 minutes. Add to slow cooker

2. add the remaining oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering. add the onions, jalapenos, cumin, and 1/4 t. salt. cook until the onions are soft, about 5 min. stir in the garlic, and cook for 15 seconds (DO NOT BURN THE GARLIC). Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then pour into slow cooker

3. add the broth, orange juice and zest, chipotles, and oregano to slow cooker. Nestle sweet potatoes into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until the pork is tender and has an internal temp of 165 (5-6 hours).

4. Transfer the pork to a carving board and tent with foil. let cooking liquid settle for 5 minutes, then skim fat (you can speed this up by adding ice cubes). Discard the orange zest. Puree cooking liquid and veggies (potatoes) until smooth. Stir in cilantro and season with salt to taste.

5. mix all of the ingredients for the cilantro sour cream together and season with salt.

*we serve this on a bed of jasmine rice (not regular rice, jasmine, once you try it you cant go back).

Good luck!