This Crock Pot Pork Roast is SO Delicious!
This easy crock pot pork roast is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it family dinner. Simply layer your pork roast with fresh vegetables and chicken broth in the morning, then come home to tender, delicious meat that's either sliceable or shreddable, depending on your preference. The cooking liquid transforms into a silky gravy that's perfect spooned over mashed potatoes or rice. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a wholesome, home-cooked meal without the fuss
Watch: This Crock Pot Pork Roast is SO Delicious!
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Ingredients
Main
- 1 â…ś kg pork roast
Use a pork loin, pork tenderloin, or pork butt. Tenderloin will require less cooking time.
Vegetables
- 4 whole carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
Use as many or as few as your family will eat
- ½ whole onion, diced into large pieces
Any variety works; red onion used in original recipe
Liquid
- 950 ml chicken broth
Water or water with bouillon cubes can be substituted
Seasonings
- 5 g garlic, minced
Jarred minced garlic is convenient
- 3 g Italian seasoning
- 3 g salt
- 3 g pepper
Freshly ground recommended
Gravy
- 60 ml water
Add in final 10 minutes of cooking with cornstarch to make gravy
- 30 g cornstarch
Mix with water to make slurry and add in final 10 minutes
Creates silky gravy from pan juices
Method
- 1
Place the pork roast into the slow cooker.
~2 minsTip: Optional but recommended: brown the roast in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes on each side first for enhanced flavour
- 2
Add the peeled and chopped carrots and the diced onion pieces around the roast.
~5 mins - 3
Pour the chicken broth (or water) over the roast and vegetables.
~2 mins - 4
Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly over the roast and vegetables.
~2 mins - 5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6-8 hours, or on High for 4-5 hours.
~7 hrsTip: Cooking time depends on the size and type of roast. Pork tenderloin cooks faster than a larger roast. Cook longer if you prefer the meat to shred easily; cook less time if you prefer sliceable meat.
- 6
In the final 10 minutes of cooking, mix the cornstarch with the 60 ml of water to create a smooth slurry. Stir this into the hot cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
~10 minsTip: This will thicken the pan juices into a silky gravy. If you prefer a thinner gravy, use less cornstarch.
- 7
Remove the cooked roast and transfer to a serving platter. Slice or shred according to preference.
~5 mins - 8
Serve the pork with the cooked vegetables and gravy alongside mashed potatoes or rice.
~5 minsTip: Spoon the rich gravy generously over mashed potatoes for best flavour
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. Cooking on High will take 4-5 hours instead of 6-8 hours. The roast may not be quite as tender as with low, slow cooking, but it will still be delicious. Check it after 4 hours and continue checking every 30 minutes until it reaches your preferred tenderness
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