Caribbean Pork Roast

Ingredients:
1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (about 3 pounds)
1 1/2 pound peeled sweet potatoes
2 medium red onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Using 1 quart. Colander, drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice for marinade.

Combine reserved juice, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, thyme and red pepper in 1 3/4 quart. Colander Bowl. Add garlic cloves pressed with Garlic Press.

Place roast and juice mixture in resealable plastic food storage bag.

Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to marinate.

Preheat oven to 350*F. Using Crinkle Cutter, cut sweet potatoes into 2-inch slices; cut slices into quarters. Cut each onion into 8 wedges and pineapple rings into quarters.

Remove roast from marinade and place in 9" x 13" Baker. Discard marinade.

Place vegetables and pineapple around roast. Sprinkle roast, vegetables and pineapple with salt and black pepper. Cover with Rectangular Lid/Bowl. Bake 1 hour.

Using Oven Mitts, carefully remove Lid/Bowl, lifting away from you. Continue baking 15-30 minutes longer or until Pocket Thermometer registers 155*F for medium. Remove baker from oven and let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

Cut about two thirds of roast into thin slices using 8" Chef's Knife. Serve immediately with vegetables and pineapple. Wrap and refrigerate remaining roast for up to 4 days