Crockpot Pork Roast
Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
Turn an ordinary pork shoulder into tender, juicy perfection with this no-fuss slow cooker recipe. With just a few basic ingredients and almost zero hands-on time, you’ll enjoy hours of comforting aromas and a meal that practically makes itself.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Incredibly tender pork that falls apart effortlessly
- Hands-off cooking—your slow cooker does all the work
- Easy to customize with extra veggies for a complete one-pot dish
🧂 Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Pork shoulder roast | 5 pounds |
| Sweet onions, sliced | 2 large | |
| McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb seasoning mix | 2 tablespoons | |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon | |
| Chicken broth | 2 cups | |
| Optional Add-ins | Baby potatoes | As desired |
| Carrots | As desired | |
| Fresh herbs | To taste | |
| Black pepper | To taste | |
| Garlic cloves (whole or minced) | As preferred |
🍽️ Instructions
- Lightly coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Spread the sliced onions evenly across the bottom.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry using paper towels.
- Mix together the seasoning blend and salt, then rub it thoroughly over the pork.
- Place the seasoned roast on top of the onions.
- Carefully pour chicken broth around the meat (avoid pouring directly on top to preserve the seasoning).
- Cover and cook:
- On HIGH for 6 to 7 hours
- On LOW for 9 to 10 hours
- Check for doneness—the pork should easily pull apart with a fork.
- Transfer the roast to a plate and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Shred the meat, removing any large pieces of fat.
💡 Tip: For a full meal in one pot, add baby potatoes and carrots a few hours before the pork is done. Fresh herbs and garlic can also be added for extra flavor. 🌿
