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Crockpot Pork Roast

A 5-ingredient slow cooker wonder that transforms a simple pork roast into melt-in-your-mouth perfection!

When you want a hearty, home-cooked meal without hovering over the stove, this Crockpot Pork Roast is pure magic. With just five basic ingredients, your slow cooker does all the work — filling the house with irresistible aromas as the roast becomes tender enough to shred with a fork. It’s cozy, comforting, and practically effortless.

Pure Comfort Food Made Simple

There’s something special about slow-cooked pork — juicy, flavorful, and so tender it practically falls apart. This recipe proves you don’t need a long list of ingredients to create something delicious. Just a good cut of pork, a few pantry staples, and time to let your slow cooker work its magic.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make this 5-ingredient wonder:

For the Base:

  • 5 lb pork shoulder roast (bone-in or boneless both work)
  • 2 large sweet onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Optional Add-Ins:

  • Baby potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Garlic cloves
  • Fresh herbs
  • Black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker.
    Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Layer the onions.
    Spread sliced onions evenly across the bottom — they’ll create a flavorful base and keep the roast from sticking.
  3. Season the pork.
    Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Combine the seasoning mix and salt, then rub the blend all over the meat.
  4. Add broth.
    Place the roast on top of the onions and pour the chicken broth around (not over) the meat to keep the seasoning intact.
  5. Cook low and slow.
    Cover and cook on HIGH for 6–7 hours or LOW for 9–10 hours, until the pork easily shreds with a fork.
  6. Rest and shred.
    Remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding. Discard large pieces of fat and save the cooking juices for serving.

Tips for Success

  • Don’t pour liquid over the meat — keep the seasoning on top.
  • Keep the lid closed during cooking for best results.
  • Always let the roast rest before shredding for juicier meat.
  • Save the flavorful cooking liquid — it’s delicious drizzled over the pork!
  • Check for doneness at the minimum time; every slow cooker varies.
  • Use a 6-quart or larger slow cooker to avoid overcrowding.

FAQs

Can I use a boneless pork roast?
Absolutely. While a bone-in shoulder adds a little extra flavor, boneless works great — just reduce the cooking time slightly.

Why do the onions go on the bottom?
They form a flavorful bed that prevents the meat from sticking and infuses everything with sweetness as it cooks.

Can I add vegetables?
Yes! Baby potatoes and carrots cook beautifully alongside the pork. Simply add them around the roast before cooking.

Make Ahead, Storage & Freezing

  • Make Ahead: You can prep the onions and season the roast the night before — just refrigerate overnight.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing: Shredded pork freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • Serving Tip: Warm the reserved cooking juices and drizzle over shredded pork before serving for extra flavor.

The Perfect Easy Family Dinner

This slow cooker pork roast is the ultimate “set it and forget it” recipe. With minimal prep and just a handful of ingredients, you get a tender, flavorful roast that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Whether you serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or piled onto sandwiches, it’s pure comfort food made easy.

📖 Crockpot Pork Roast Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 5 lb pork shoulder roast
  • 2 large sweet onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Optional Add-Ins: baby potatoes, carrots, garlic, black pepper, fresh herbs

Instructions

  1. Grease a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add sliced onions to the bottom.
  3. Pat pork dry; season with salt and seasoning mix.
  4. Place pork on onions. Pour broth around roast (not on top).
  5. Cover and cook on HIGH 6–7 hrs or LOW 9–10 hrs until tender.
  6. Let rest 10 minutes, then shred and discard excess fat.
  7. Serve with juices or over mashed potatoes.