Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2         teaspoons     Italian seasoning
1 1/2     teaspoons     fennel seed, crushed
3/4       teaspoon      salt
1/2       teaspoon      celery seed
3         pound         pork boneless shoulder roast
3                       parsnips, peeled and cut into small pieces
2                       sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in small pieces
12         cloves       garlic, peeled and cut in half
1 1/2      cups         water

Preparation:

Mix Italian seasoning, fennel seed, salt and celery seed. Pat seasoning mixture evenly over pork. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high. Cook pork in skillet 5 to 10 minutes, turning several times, until brown. Place parsnips, sweet potatoes and garlic in 5 quart crockpot. Pour water over vegetables. Place pork on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat 9 to 10 hours or until pork is tender.