Pork Loin With Brown Sugar Glaze (Crock Pot)

A slow cooker pork roast with a sweet and lightly spiced glaze by Diana Rattray. Sent to me in an e-mail from About.com. (Haven't tried this yet, but it sounds delicious and looks so easy to make.)

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (4 -6 lb)  boneless pork loin roast
• 1  garlic clove, halved
•  salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄3 cups brown sugar, divided
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Wash pork roast, trim excess fat, pat dry, and rub with garlic halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then prick the roast all over with a fork or skewer.
2. In a cup or bowl, combine 1 cup of the brown sugar, the mustard, and vinegar. Rub all over the roast.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
4. Pour off the excess juices.
5. Combine the remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar with cinnamon; Spread the mixture over the top of the roast.
6. Cover and continue cooking on LOW for 1 hour longer.