Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 4 lbpork shoulder roast
- 1 tbspavocado oil
- 1 largewhite onion
1/2" dice
- 4 clovegarlic
minced
- 2 cchicken broth
low sodium
- ½ tspsea salt (extra for sprinkling the roast and seasoning
- ½ tspblack pepper (extra for sprinkling the roast and seasoning
- 2 lbpotatoes
cut into 3" pieces, about 4 potatoes
- 1 ½ lbcarrots
cut into 3" lengths, about 8 carrots
- 6 sprigrosemary
sage, & thyme
Directions
- 1
Preheat a large cast iron pan on the stove top. When the pan is hot but not smoking, add the oil. Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper, then sear the pork roast on each side. This takes 4-5 minutes per side.
- 2
Remove the roast from the pan and place it in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.
- 3
Add the diced onion and garlic to the cast iron pan you seared the roast in and sauté briefly until the onion begins to soften.
- 4
Turn off the heat and add the chicken broth to the pan. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom, then stir in the salt and pepper.
- 5
Carefully pour the onion garlic mixture over the pork roast in the slow cooker.
- 6
Then add the potatoes and carrots around and on top of the roast, tucking in the herb sprigs.
- 7
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. This roast takes 8 hours in my slow cooker for the roast to be falling apart tender, and the veggies done.
- 8
To serve remove the veggies & discard the sprigs of herbs from the top of the roast, and place them in a serving bowl. Serve the bowl of veggies along with the roast.
- 9
You can also lift the roast, (very carefully it's tender) and place it on a serving platter. Arrange the veggies around it, and use the juices to make gravy if desired as directed in the notes below.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast
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About this Recipe
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Pork Roast: Your New Favorite Dinner
Imagine walking into your home after a long day, greeted by the most incredible savory aromas. That's exactly what you get with this Slow Cooker Pork Roast! It's the epitome of a simple, comforting Sunday dinner, designed to bring everyone together around the table with minimal fuss. Our Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe takes a humble pork shoulder roast and transforms it into a tender, fall-apart masterpiece.
What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible ease and robust flavor profile. This isn't just a pot roast; it's a complete meal in one pot, as the pork cooks alongside tender potatoes and carrots, soaking up all the rich juices and seasonings. Infused with aromatic herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme, this dish elevates a classic into something truly memorable. It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a crowd-pleaser for various dietary needs.
Crafting the Best Slow Cooker Pork Roast means letting time do the work. The low and slow cooking process ensures your pork is incredibly succulent, while the vegetables become perfectly tender, coated in a flavorful broth. This Rosemary Pork Roast is not just delicious; it’s incredibly versatile. Serve it as is for a hearty meal, or easily turn the delicious cooking liquid into a rich gravy for an even more indulgent experience. This dish truly embodies down-home comfort food, making it a recipe you'll want to revisit again and again for easy, flavorful weeknight dinners or special family gatherings.