Porketta Style Roast Crock Pot

Savor the savory, herb-infused goodness of this Porketta Style Roast Crock Pot recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with classic Italian flavors. Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder seasoned with fennel seeds, fresh rosemary, thyme, and a hint of paprika, this dish strikes the perfect balance between earthy and aromatic. Garlic-studded and seared to golden perfection, the roast is nestled atop sweet onions and gently braised in chicken broth for eight hours, allowing the flavors to deeply infuse with each bite. Ideal for cozy family dinners, this hands-off recipe is prepared entirely in a crock pot and pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes or leafy greens. Whether shredded for sandwiches or served as a centerpiece, this porketta-style roast delivers bold flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 6 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds
• 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 large Onion (sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Using a mortar and pestle (or spice grinder), crush the fennel seeds into a coarse powder. Combine the fennel seeds, rosemary, thyme, paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, and lemon zest in a small bowl.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, make small slits all over the pork shoulder. Insert the garlic cloves into the slits, evenly spaced across the roast.

Step 3

Rub the herb and spice mix all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's evenly coated.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 5

Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the crock pot and lay the seared pork shoulder on top.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth around the base of the pork, ensuring the liquid does not cover the meat.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook the pork on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the pork from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding or slicing.

Step 9

Optional: Strain the cooking liquid and serve as a jus for the pork, or use it to moisten the meat after shredding.

Step 10

Serve the Porketta Style Roast with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes or sautéed greens, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2265.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4920.6

Total Fat 392.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 2838.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 7.2g
Protein 333.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 334.5mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 5550.9mg	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: 71.0%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 2.1%