Tender Pork Roast in Slow Cooker

This Crockpot Pork Roast requires no pre-cooking, but you still end up with succulent meat and flavorful, umami-rich gravy!

Get ready for the most tender and flavorful Crockpot Pork Roast

The humble boneless pork shoulder doesn’t get enough love, in my opinion. Maybe because it’s also referred to as pork BUTT?

But this affordable cut of meat shines after a low and slow cook time.

This Crockpot Pork Roast gives you tender meat, soft carrots and onions, and a rich umami-bomb gravy, and your slow cooker does most of the work.

What you’ll need for this Pork Roast Slow Cooker recipe

• boneless pork shoulder (butt) roast – this is a rich, tender cut of meat when cooked properly, and we’ll need 3 pounds of it.
• carrots – provide a sweet contrast to the savory pork.
• onion – adds a depth of flavor to the gravy.
• garlic – infuses the dish with an aromatic essence.
• chicken broth – this will form the backbone of the gravy.
• fresh thyme – elevates the dish with an herbal note.
• salt and pepper – to season everything perfectly.
• cornstarch – to thicken the gravy.
• butter – adds richness to the gravy.
• soy sauce – an umami bomb that takes the gravy to the next level.

What liquid is best for pork?

While some crockpot pork roast recipes are made using water for the bottom of the slow cooker, chicken broth is the best choice.

We’ll be using the liquid left in the crockpot at the end of the cooking time to make gravy, so broth will be much more flavorful than water!

How to cook Pork Roast in Crock Pot

1. VEGGIES. Place the carrots, garlic and onions in the bowl of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.

2. MEAT. Rub the roast all over with salt and pepper and place it on top of the vegetables. 

3. BROTH. Pour the broth around the roast. Place the thyme on top of the roast.

4. COOK. Cover the slow cooker, and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.

5. SLICE. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and slice it or gently pull it apart in big chunks.

6. START GRAVY. Transfer 2 cups of the liquid from the slow cooker bowl into a medium sauce pot and heat it to simmering over medium-high heat.

7. THICKEN. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Slowly add this cornstarch mixture to the liquid in the sauce pot, stirring constantly. 

8. SIMMER. Heat the gravy to simmering, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 2 minutes or until the gravy has thickened. 

9. FINISH. Whisk in the butter and soy sauce.

10. SERVE. Remove the onions and carrots from the crock pot with a slotted spoon. Serve the pork with the onions and carrots, drizzled with the gravy.

How long to cook Pork Roast in Crock Pot

This crock pot pork roast cooks to perfection in 4 hours on the HIGH setting or 8 hours on the LOW setting.

Pork roast temp when done

To be safe to eat, pork needs to reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.

This recipe will probably get the meat quite a bit hotter than that, but that’s OK for this cut. The low and slow cooking process will make it incredibly tender and succulent.

How to serve this Pork Roast Crock Pot Recipe

Serve your masterpiece on a pretty serving platter, with the meat surrounded by the tender carrots and onions. Drizzle some of the gravy over the platter, and serve the rest of the gravy at the table.

If you’d like to add a starchy side dish, I recommend one of the following:

• Mashed Potatoes with Heavy Cream
• Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Mini Hasselback Potatoes

Pork Roast (Crock Pot) storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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