Easy Crock Pot Pork Roast

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Crock Pot Pork Roast—a slow-cooked masterpiece that's brimming with rich, savory flavors and hearty comfort. Featuring a perfectly seasoned 3-pound pork shoulder roast, seared to golden perfection, and nestled atop a bed of tender onions and garlic, this one-pot meal combines convenience with gourmet taste. Infused with aromatic thyme and rosemary, and surrounded by chunks of carrots and potatoes, every bite is a celebration of rustic simplicity. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe lets your crock pot do all the work, creating a tender, fall-apart roast that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Plus, don’t forget to drizzle the natural juices for an irresistible finishing touch—your table is sure to be the talk of the season!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork shoulder roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 medium carrots
• 4 medium potatoes

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the pork shoulder roast with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.

Step 3

Sear the pork roast on all sides in the hot skillet until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Peel and slice the onion into thick rings. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Place the onion slices and minced garlic at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 6

Set the seared pork roast on top of the onion and garlic layer.

Step 7

Peel and cut the carrots into chunks, and quarter the potatoes. Arrange them around the roast inside the crock pot.

Step 8

Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and pork roast.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the pork roast and vegetables from the crock pot. Shred the pork with a fork if desired.

Step 11

Serve the pork roast with the vegetables, drizzled with some of the flavorful juices from the crock pot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2914.5 grams (2914.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4635

Total Fat 302.40g	388%
Saturated Fat 100.10g	501%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 953mg	318%
Sodium 5183mg	225%
Total Carbohydrate 221.30g	80%
Dietary Fiber 29.30g	105%
Total Sugars 32.00g
Protein 274.30g	549%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442mg	34%
Iron 27mg	150%
Potassium 9548mg	203%

*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: 57.9%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 18.8%