A 5-ingredient wonder that turns an ordinary pork roast into fork-tender perfection! This set-it-and-forget-it recipe fills your home with mouthwatering aromas while your slow cooker does all the work.
PURE COMFORT FOOD MADE EASY
There’s something magical about a slow-cooked pork roast – the way it becomes so tender it practically falls apart with just a fork. This recipe proves that sometimes the simplest ingredients create the most amazing flavors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I use boneless pork roast?
Yes! While bone-in shoulder roast adds extra flavor, boneless works great too. Just adjust cooking time slightly.
Why put onions on the bottom?
The onions create a flavor base and keep the meat from sticking to the bottom of your slow cooker.
Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely! Potatoes and carrots work great – add them around the roast.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
- Don’t pour liquid over seasoned meat
- Keep lid closed during cooking
- Let meat rest before shredding
- Save cooking liquid for serving
- Check at minimum cooking time
- Use proper size slow cooker (6 qt)
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE BELOW)
- Pork shoulder roast
- Sweet onions
- Seasoning blend
- Chicken broth
- Basic spices
CROCKPOT PORK ROAST
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 5 pound pork shoulder roast
- 2 large sweet onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
Optional Add-ins:
- Baby potatoes
- Carrots
- Fresh herbs
- Black pepper
- Garlic cloves
Instructions
- Grease a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Layer sliced onions in bottom of cooker.
- Pat pork roast dry with paper towels.
- Mix seasoning blend and salt; rub all over pork.
- Place seasoned pork on top of onions.
- Pour broth AROUND roast (not over top).
- Cover and cook on HIGH 6-7 hours or LOW 9-10 hours.
- Meat should pull apart easily with fork when done.
- Remove and let rest 10 minutes.
- Shred meat, removing any large fat pieces.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prep onions and season meat night before
- Storage: Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated
- Freezing: Freeze shredded meat up to 3 months
- Serving: Save juices for serving
- Size: Use 6-quart or larger slow cooker
- Variations: Great for tacos, nachos, or sandwiches
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Perfect over mashed potatoes or rice, in tacos, or on sandwiches. Don’t forget to spoon some of those flavorful juices over the meat!
