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Crock Pot Pork Roast

Cultural Context

Crock Pot Pork Roast is a beloved American dish, particularly popular for family gatherings and potlucks. The slow cooking method allows the pork to become tender and flavorful, absorbing the essence of the vegetables and broth. This dish epitomizes comfort food, making it a staple in many households, especially during colder months. While traditionally made with pork, variations using different meats have emerged, showcasing the versatility of this cooking method.

AmericanUSmain
480 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
pork roast
1/2 onion
whole carrots
water
minced garlic
Italian seasoning
black pepper
salt

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth offers lower calories, while water + bouillon is more economical.

pork roast

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while thighs are a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Start with a pork roast; you can also use tenderloin or pork chops.

2

Add 1/2 of a red onion, chopped.

3

Chop whole peeled carrots into big pieces and add them on top.

4

Add water (or chicken broth if available) to the crock pot.

5

Add minced garlic (store-bought is fine).

6

Sprinkle Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt over the ingredients in the crock pot.

7

Decide on cooking time: cook longer for shreddable meat, less for sliceable.

8

Cook on low or high heat in the crock pot, depending on preference.

9

Optionally, make gravy using the juices from the roast and cornstarch.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

crock potcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Slow Cooker Pork RoastPork Roast in a Crock Pot

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