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A plate of braised lamb shanks with carrots and potatoes, seasoned with herbs, ready to serve.
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5 from 2 votes

Slow cooker Pork Roast

Enjoy the ease and flavor of a slow cooker pork roast, perfectly tender and infused with herbs and spices over hours of cooking. This dish promises a hassle-free meal, ideal for a hearty family dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 552kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 pound pork shoulder roast
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2-3 sprigs each of thyme and sage
  • 2-3 lbs potatoes small red or yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 lb baby carrots

Instructions

  • Place pork in slow cooker, and pour in broth
  • Sprinkle in onion and garlic around roast
  • sprinkle roast and vegetables with salt and pepper
  • Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over roast
  • add thyme and sage sprigs
  • Place lid on slow cooker, and cook on high for 2 ½ hours
  • Add potatoes and carrots
  • cover and cook another 90 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and roast is fully cooked
  • Serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servings | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 1140mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7834IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg