Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe
Description
The recipe places pork roast, carrots, onions, garlic, and Italian seasoning together in a crock pot with chicken broth, cooking low and slow to tenderize the meat over 6-8 hours or faster on high. The low temperature cooking helps the pork stay juicy while infusing flavor from the broth and seasonings. Once cooked, the roast is sliced for serving.
A gravy is made by removing some cooking liquid, then whisking in a cornstarch and water mixture and heating until thickened. This gravy adds moisture and a silky texture to the roast and carrots when served. The vegetables become tender during cooking, complementing the pork's richness.
This slow cooker meal suits a hands-off approach, yielding a flavorful roast perfect for family dinners. Leftovers keep up to five days if refrigerated properly, and the roast can be made using pork shoulder or butt as alternatives. The recipe balances ease with classic comfort food appeal.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork roast
- 4 carrot peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1/2 onion (diced into large pieces)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water (for the gravy)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for the gravy)
Instructions
- Add the pork and everything except the cornstarch and the 1/4 cup of water into the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the pork is cooked through (internal temperature of 145 degrees F).
- Remove the pork and slice.
- Now, time to make the gravy. In a small bowl whisk together the 1/4 cup of water and the cornstarch.
- Remove 2 cups of the liquid from the crock pot and place in a sauce pan.
- Whisk in the water and cornstarch mixture in with the liquid.
- Heat over medium high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Drizzle the gravy over the roast and carrots when serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Pork shoulder or pork butt can be substituted for the pork roast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1026mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6801IU | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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