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Crockpot Pork Roast

A tender, flavorful pork roast slow-cooked with vegetables and savory gravy for an effortless, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Roast
  • 3-4 lb pork shoulder or butt roast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
Vegetables
  • 4 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid & Gravy
  • 1.5 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tbsp cold water to mix with cornstarch
  • fresh parsley or rosemary for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork roast dry and rub with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika.
  2. Sear in olive oil until browned on all sides, 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Place carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic in the slow cooker. Lay pork on top.
  4. Pour broth and Worcestershire sauce around the sides.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 8–10 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until pork is tender.
  6. Remove pork and vegetables. Strain cooking liquid into saucepan and bring to simmer.
  7. Whisk cornstarch and water together, then add to liquid. Cook until thickened into gravy.
  8. Serve pork with vegetables and gravy. Garnish with parsley or rosemary.

Notes

Searing adds flavor but can be skipped if short on time. Add more broth if you prefer extra gravy.