Simply Crockpot • Pork
This crockpot pork roast with potatoes and carrots is the ultimate comfort meal. Tender pork slow cooked with hearty vegetables in a savory broth makes an easy, wholesome dinner the whole family will love—perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday meals. IngredientsInstructionsTipsStorageFAQ
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fork-tender pork roast every time.
- Complete one-pot meal with vegetables.
- Minimal prep and hands-off cooking.
- Perfect for leftovers and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs pork loin or pork shoulder
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Ingredient notes:
• Pork shoulder is more tender; pork loin is leaner.
• Cut vegetables evenly for even cooking.
• Fresh herbs can replace dried if desired.
Instructions
- Add potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Season the pork roast with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Place the pork roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour broth around the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours.
- Slice or shred pork and serve with vegetables and cooking juices.
Tip: Spoon the broth over the pork before serving for extra moisture and flavor.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor: Sear the pork before slow cooking.
- For thicker broth: Remove lid for last 30 minutes.
- Add veggies: Celery or parsnips work well.
- For garlic lovers: Add extra cloves.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze pork and vegetables up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently with broth to prevent drying.
FAQ
Can I use frozen pork?
For food safety, it’s best to thaw pork completely before slow cooking.
Does pork loin get dry?
Pork loin is leaner but stays moist when cooked low and slow with broth.
Can I add gravy?
Yes—thicken the cooking liquid with cornstarch for an easy gravy.
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