" PORK AND CIDER STEW "

2 medium sweet potatoes ( 1 -1/4 lb. ), peeled and cut in 3/4 - inch pieces

3 small carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2 - inch thick pieces

1 cup onion, chopped

1 boneless pork shoulder ( 2 lbs. ), cut in 1 - inch pieces

1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped

1/4 cup flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon each of dried sage and thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup apple cider

Layer sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, pork and apple in a 3 -1/2 quart or larger slow cooker.

In a small bowl stir together flour, salt, sage, thyme and pepper. Add apple cider; stir until smooth. Pour over meat and vegetables.

Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours until pork and sweet potatoes are tender when pieced.

Serves; 5