Published 7/24/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 This crock pot pork roast is one of Fit Foodie Finds’ most popular dinner recipes! Lots of people have made this recipe their own. Scroll down to the comment section to leave a review or take tips and tricks from other readers. I can’t count the amount of times I’ve made this crock pot pork roast. My family begs for it and I always oblige. They love that it’s a full meal in one dish – juicy, tender pork roast and stewed root vegetables. The flavors are savory with a hint of sweet all thanks to our secret ingredient of a little balsamic vinegar. Preparing a pork roast in crock pot makes life easy, peasy. You know the phrase “set it and forget it”? It is the truest statement when it comes to this slow cooker pork roast recipe.
What is in this crock pot pork roast?
Our crock pot pork roast is made with a boneless pork shoulder, a homemade pork dry rub, and a mix of hearty root vegetables like carrots and potatoes. The roast is cooked in a flavorful liquid made from balsamic vinegar, red wine, and chicken broth, which later transforms into a delicious gravy. PS: using a slow cooker is a great way to make mealtime easy. Check out some of our favorite crockpot freezer meals that you can make and freeze for later! How long
Substitutes and Variations
Pork: We recommend using a boneless pork shoulder for this recipe. It shreds easily and the flavor is out of this world. A pork butt will also work. However, if you have another cut of pork you need to use, go ahead and use it. It may not shred the same, but it will taste delicious. Just be sure it is about 3 pounds.
Veggies: try using sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, fennel, or rutabaga. Red wine: if you don’t red wine on hand, you can absolutely sub for more chicken broth.
A Few Tips on How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Be generous with the seasonings. When chopping the vegetables, be sure that all the vegetables are cut around the same size so that they cook evenly. We sear the pork shoulder on all sides before placing it in the slow cooker. When you do this, be sure that the olive oil in your cast iron skillet is HOT. We are going for a quick sear that will brown the meat perfectly. We recommend cooking your pork shoulder in the crock pot on HIGH for 6-8 hours.
Storage
To store this slow cooker pork roast, let the pork cool completely before placing it in an airtight container. You can keep pork roast in the refrigerator for up to 7 days!
What goes with pork roast?
Pork roast goes well with just about anything! It tends to be a heavier meal, so pairing it with something a little lighter is always a good idea! Here are our favorite pairings with this slow cooker pork roast!
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