Slow Cooker Pork Cushion Roast

Transform your next family dinner with this comforting Slow Cooker Pork Cushion Roast, a hearty one-pot meal that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Featuring a tender, slow-cooked pork cushion roast seasoned with a blend of garlic, paprika, thyme, and seared to perfection, this dish is layered over a medley of hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery. A splash of Worcestershire sauce and fragrant bay leaves infuse the broth with rich, savory depth, while the slow cooker does all the work, creating a melt-in-your-mouth meal worthy of any occasion. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish is a low-effort, high-reward comfort food classic. Serve with a ladle of the flavorful broth for a warming, satisfying finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork cushion roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 3 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 large russet potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork cushion roast dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the surface of the roast.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork cushion roast.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the pork and set aside.

Step 4

Place the sliced onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a vegetable bed for the pork.

Step 5

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the slow cooker, followed by the Worcestershire sauce. Add the bay leaves on top of the vegetables.

Step 6

Place the seared pork roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Shred or slice the pork as desired.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves and serve the pork with the cooked vegetables and some of the flavorful broth on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2786.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4198.9

Total Fat 275.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 4793.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 305.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 480.1mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 8487.6mg	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: 57.6%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 13.9%