I love to pull out my crock pot on busy days when I want to come home to dinner waiting for me. Some of my favorite slow cooker recipes include slow cooker pot roast, crock pot BBQ chicken and this juicy and tender pork roast. When I want an easy dinner that I know the whole family will love, I turn to this crock pot pork roast. The meat comes out perfectly every time, and pairs so well with potatoes and a vegetable for a complete meal.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need olive oil, pork loin, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, butter and parsley.
How Do You Make Crock Pot Pork Roast?
The first step is to season your pork loin roast and sear it in a skillet on the stove top before placing it in the crock pot. If you’re short on time and don’t want to brown your pork first, you can place the meat directly into the slow cooker and skip the searing step. I think it’s really worth the additional time and effort because it adds a lot of extra flavor. The pork goes into the crockpot with the rest of the ingredients including garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth and herbs. This forms the base of the gravy. The gravy is thickened at the end of the cooking time. Add a sprinkle of parsley, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Crock Pot Pork Roast
Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container, and can be frozen for 2 months. If you want to be able to cut your finished roast into slices, cook it for 6 hours on low. For even more tender, shredded meat, go for an 8 hour cook time. Use leftover pork in a sandwich, on top of a salad or diced and put into soup or chili. I like to serve my roast with classic side dishes such as funeral potatoes, roasted acorn squash, balsamic brussels sprouts, roasted potatoes and carrots, cauliflower mashed potatoes, collard greens, creamed spinach or mashed red potatoes.
Flavor Variations
While this recipe is fabulous as-is, you can easily add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Protein: Instead of pork loin, try using chicken thighs, pork shoulder, chuck roast or even pork tenderloin. If you choose pork tenderloin or chicken thighs, you’ll want to cook for 4-6 hours on low. Vegetables: Feel free to add some veggies during the last two hours of the cook time. Some great options include potatoes, carrots, onions or mushrooms. Flavorings: You can add more flavor to the sauce with lemon juice, fresh thyme, a packet of onion soup mix, fresh rosemary, or even a splash of apple cider for a little sweetness.
Once you try this pork roast recipe, you’ll find yourself making it on a regular basis. It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve to company.
Crock Pot Pork Roast Video
