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Place a roasting pan or skillet over medium to medium high heat, sprinkling oil over the pan.
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Rinse roast with cold water and salt and pepper both sides.
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Place the roast in the pan to sear.
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(My crock pot is the kind that can be put on the stove and then set on the crock pots heating element.
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Its wonderful since it saves a dirty pan.
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If you dont have this kind of crock, just use a skillet.)
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Sear both sides of the roast evenly and well.
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Meanwhile, slice your onions thinly as if making onion rings (teeny tiny onion rings though), certainly not restaurant-size.
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As you get them sliced, add them to the pan while the roast is cooking.
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If you or your family are not that fond of onions, decrease the amount.
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What is wonderful about this recipe is the onions become soft and pick up the flavor of the pork.
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When I started making this recipe when my children were younger, I used 2 to 4 onions.
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After the meat is seared, place in the crock pot with the onions.
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Set on high and cook six to eight hours.
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This recipe requires no liquids; I guarantee it will make its own.
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If you want to make a gravy, you can add a can of chicken stock and then when its done, remove to thicken and make your gravy.
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This roast is fork tender when you are through and in my house, its always served with mashed potatoes.
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This makes for a great Sunday or comfort food dinner without a lot of fuss!
