Crock Pot Savory Pork Roast

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Savory Pork Roast recipe, a hearty and delicious meal perfect for any occasion. Featuring a fall-apart tender boneless pork shoulder, slow-cooked alongside aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this dish is infused with a fragrant blend of thyme, rosemary, and paprika for a robust flavor profile. The pork is seared to golden perfection before being nestled into a bed of onions and cooked low and slow in a rich broth with a hint of balsamic vinegar. The result? A melt-in-your-mouth roast paired with velvety homemade gravy that will have everyone asking for seconds. With just 20 minutes of prep and the magic of your crock pot, you can enjoy a wholesome, satisfying dinner that’s ideal for family gatherings or weeknight meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
• 1 large onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 stalks celery stalks
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the onion into thick rings. Place them on the bottom of the crock pot to create a bed for the pork roast.

Step 2

Peel and cut the carrots into large chunks. Slice the celery stalks into similar-sized pieces. Peel and smash the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 3

Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with olive oil.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the pork roast.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step is optional but enhances flavor.

Step 6

Place the seared pork roast on top of the onion bed in the crock pot.

Step 7

Scatter the carrots, celery, and smashed garlic around the roast in the crock pot.

Step 8

Pour the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar into the crock pot, ensuring some liquid reaches the bottom to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high heat for 4-5 hours) until the pork is fork-tender.

Step 10

Once the pork is done cooking, carefully transfer it to a serving platter and cover it loosely with foil to keep warm.

Step 11

Strain the cooking liquid from the crock pot into a saucepan, discarding the solids. Skim off excess fat if necessary.

Step 12

Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid to thicken it into a gravy.

Step 13

Serve the pork roast sliced with the vegetables on the side, and top with the thickened gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2246.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3952.2

Total Fat 301.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 952.5mg	0%
Sodium 6480.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 241.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 372.5mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 5369.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.9%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 6.5%