Description

This Slow Cooker Pork Roast is a simple and hearty dinner made with a pork shoulder or pork loin, slow-cooked to perfection with herbs, garlic, and vegetables. It’s melt-in-your-mouth tender and makes the best leftovers!

Ingredients

3-4 lb pork shoulder or pork loin roast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
3-4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
1 cup chicken or beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening gravy)

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Instructions

Rub the pork roast with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
Place the sliced onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Set the seasoned pork roast on top of the vegetables.
Pour in the broth and Worcestershire sauce around the sides.
Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the pork is tender and pulls apart easily.
(Optional) To thicken the gravy, remove 1 cup of the cooking liquid, stir in the cornstarch slurry, and simmer in a small saucepan until thickened.

Shred or slice the pork, then serve with the cooked vegetables and gravy.

Notes

Pork shoulder is more flavorful and juicy, while pork loin is leaner.
You can add celery, parsnips, or sweet potatoes for variety.

Leftovers are great in sandwiches or tacos!