Best Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe That’s Tender & Juicy

Learn step by step how to make the best ever slow cooker pork roast that's perfectly pull apart juicy & tender. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe that's so easy to make, and it's perfect for holiday dinners, church potlucks, or even just a healthy and nutritious weeknight meal!

My family eats a pot roast at least every week. Maybe it's a Midwestern thing, but they're just so easy to make. I love a good oven roasted pork roast, and it's just hard to beat roasted pork tenderloin! And man, leftover pork roast makes the best pork sandwiches.

Slow cooker pork roast also makes a great holiday meal. We switch it up every year– Sometimes we make a roasted turkey, some years we make a baked ham in the oven (or pineapple glazed ham), and other years we've made a hearty pot roast or even maple pork chops! This pork roast has so much flavor, and it's definitely our go-to meal.

• Roast pork is super easy to make in the slow cooker, and it uses simple ingredients. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe for busy days!
• This Crock Pot recipe makes a perfectly tender and juicy pork roast. It cooks on a low heat all day long, giving even the toughest of pork cuts plenty of time to break down for that ultimate pull-apart, fork-tender texture.
• Pork roast makes the best holiday dinner for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or even New Year's Eve. It also makes a complete meal for potlucks, family get-togethers and other large gatherings.
• The best part is that this flavorful pork roast recipe is just so versatile. Throw in your favorite root vegetables, herbs and spices for the ultimate one-pot meal!
• This old-fashioned comfort food is nutritious and healthy. Good pork contains a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Not to mention, it's a rich source of lean protein.

Ingredients & Substitutions Notes

• Pork Roast – I used a pork butt roast for this recipe, but you can use almost any boneless pork roast, including shoulder roast, loin roast, and even pork belly. Just remember to adjust the cooking time accordingly, based on the fat content and the size of the cut of meat that you use.
• Onion & Garlic – I always throw a yellow onion and at least a few teaspoons of minced garlic in with my pork roast for extra flavor. White onion or red onion will work as well.
• Veggies – I always like to toss in a few chopped up potatoes, carrots, parsnips and turnips. You can also add celery, rutabaga, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, or even cabbage. Throw in some sauerkraut for the best slow cooker pork and sauerkraut.
• Herbs & Spices – In all honesty, I usually keep things simple with just sea salt and black pepper, but you can also add parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, bay leaves, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or even a pinch of brown sugar. Be creative!
• Chicken Broth – I love the flavor of chicken broth in my pot roast, but you can also use beef broth or vegetable broth for this recipe. Additionally, you could drop in a splash of Worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar.

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Before getting started, you'll need to get all of your ingredients out and ready to go. Then grease up your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. I use a 6-quart slow cooker for a 3-4LB roast.

For ingredient preparation, you'll want to mince the garlic, slice up the onion, chop up and peel any root vegetables that you use with a large knife and cutting board. If your pork roast is frozen, I recommend setting it out in the refrigerator overnight so that it has time to thaw before making this recipe. You can add it frozen in a pinch, but you may have to increase the cooking time by a couple hours.

How to Cook Pork Roast in the Crock Pot

1. Start by adding the sliced onions and minced garlic to the bottom of the Crock Pot.
2. Next, center your roast on top of the bed of garlic and onions with the fat side up in the slow cooker.
3. Situate the chopped up root vegetables around the roast in the slow cooker. It's okay to really pile them in there!
4. Once everything is situated, go ahead and dry rub the salt, pepper and any other herbs/spices into the pork roast.
5. Finally, pour chicken stock over the roast and veggies, and then place the lid on top of your Crock Pot.
6. That's it! Now you'll want to set your Crock Pot on low and let it cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 200ºF with a meat thermometer, and the roast easily falls apart when prodded with a fork.

Keep in mind that the cooking time may vary depending on the size and fat content of your pork roast. The most important thing is that your roast reaches and maintains at least 200-205ºF for a good while. This is required to break down the collagen in the pork roast that can otherwise make it tough and chewy.

How to Serve Crock Pot Slow Cook Pork Roast

Now that your pork roast is fully cooked, it's ready to serve. I like to slice it up with a large knife and top it off with a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Pair with all of your favorite side dishes and appetizers for an easy meal that the whole family will love!

And don't be tempted to throw out the leftover broth in the slow cooker. You can make a flavorful gravy by whisking 1/4 cup of flour into 1 cup of the broth in a medium saucepan or cast iron skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Once it starts to simmer and subsequently thicken, add salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle it all over your juicy pork roast!

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Crock Pot pork roast goes well with so many different side dishes and appetizers! Here are a few ideas as to what you can serve with your pot roast…

• Pork roast makes the ultimate holiday dinner, paired with baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots, sweet corn (or Mexican corn on the cob), bread stuffing, Instant Pot southern green beans, Jiffy bacon corn casserole, cranberry sauce and Grandma's homemade dinner rolls!
• If you're looking for more potluck recipes to serve with your pork roast, you'll love this cheesy CrockPot corn casserole (or Mexican corn casserole), this CrockPot funeral potatoes casserole, cheesy hash brown casserole, tater tot casserole (and cheesy tater tot casserole), and scalloped potatoes and ham.
• It would also go really well served up with the ultimate mashed potato bar, or even this fun and easy baked potato bar!
• This broccoli salad with bacon and cauliflower goes well with just about anything. So does my dill veggie finger salad and even this easy layered salad recipe.

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