10+ Pork Roast Crock Pot Recipes for Easy and Delicious Meals

Pork roast crock pot recipes make hearty meals with barely any fuss. Using a slow cooker lets the flavors develop while you get on with your day—dinner basically makes itself.

These recipes deliver tender, flavorful pork roast using simple ingredients and very little hands-on time.

You don’t need to be a cooking pro to nail a delicious pork roast in a crock pot. Whether you’re feeding family or meal prepping, these recipes keep things convenient and comforting.

There’s something for every taste and schedule here.

1) Classic Crock Pot Pork Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

This one’s simple and classic. You cook the pork roast low and slow, and it turns out tender and juicy.

Potatoes and carrots go right in with the pork, soaking up all those good flavors. Rosemary and thyme add a cozy touch—no extra work needed.

Just prep your ingredients, toss them in the crock pot, and let it do its thing. After a few hours, you’ve got a warming meal with almost zero effort.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 lb pork roast (shoulder or loin)
• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut
• 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium broth
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Season pork roast with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
2. Place potatoes, carrots, and onion at the bottom of the crock pot.
3. Set the pork roast on top of the veggies.
4. Add garlic and pour broth over everything.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until pork is tender.
6. Slice and serve with the vegetables.

2) Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Loin Roast

Tender balsamic pork loin in the slow cooker? Totally doable. Season the pork, then brush on a mix of balsamic vinegar and honey for that sweet-tangy flavor.

Set the pork fat side up in the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for about 3.

A bit of beef broth and Worcestershire sauce gives the flavor a boost. Works best with a 2 to 4-pound pork loin roast.

Ingredients

• 2-4 lb boneless pork loin roast
• Salt and pepper
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Season pork roast with salt and pepper.
2. Mix balsamic vinegar and honey; brush over pork.
3. Place pork fat side up in the slow cooker.
4. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
5. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
6. Check for tenderness before serving.

Find more details on slow cooker balsamic pork loin roast at Skinnytaste.

3) Tangy Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Red Wine Vinegar

This tangy pork roast in the crock pot is a breeze. Red wine vinegar brings a sharp kick that balances out the ketchup and sugar.

Season the pork with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour a sauce of water, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, hot sauce, and red wine vinegar over the meat.

Toss sliced onions under the roast for extra flavor. Cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 until the pork pulls apart.

Serve as pulled pork or with veggies—whatever you’re feeling.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4-pound pork roast
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large onion, sliced

Cooking Instructions

1. Season pork roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Mix water, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, and hot sauce in a bowl.
3. Place sliced onions in the slow cooker.
4. Set pork roast on top of onions.
5. Pour sauce over the roast.
6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
7. Check if pork is tender and ready to serve.

4) Easy Crock Pot Pork Shoulder with Onions and Mushrooms

This pork shoulder recipe is as easy as it gets. The pork cooks with onions and mushrooms, turning out juicy and full of flavor.

Season your pork shoulder with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Place it in the crock pot and scatter onions and mushrooms around it.

As it cooks, the veggies release their juices and keep the pork moist. After a few hours, you’ve got a comforting meal that’s ready to serve.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4-pound pork shoulder
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Cooking Instructions

1. Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Place pork in the crock pot.
3. Spread onions and mushrooms around the pork.
4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
5. Check pork reaches 145°F (63°C) before serving.

5) Slow Cooker Sunday Pork Pot Roast with Garlic and Herbs

This slow cooker pork pot roast is straightforward and tasty. Garlic and herbs bring out the best in the pork.

Add carrots and potatoes around the roast for a full one-pot meal. The flavors are warm and comforting—ideal for Sunday dinner or any day you want something easy.

Once everything’s in the slow cooker, let it go until the pork is soft and juicy. Prep takes maybe 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder roast
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 carrots, cut into chunks
• 4 potatoes, quartered
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Cooking Instructions:

1. Season pork roast with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.
2. Place pork in the slow cooker.
3. Add carrots and potatoes around the pork.
4. Pour chicken broth over everything.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until pork is tender.
6. Remove pork and veggies, let pork rest before slicing.
7. Serve and enjoy.

For more on making this type of roast, see slow cooker garlic and herb pork roast recipes.

6) Simple Pork Roast with Cumin and Chili Powder

A few spices like cumin and chili powder turn pork roast into something special. These give a smoky, warm flavor that works perfectly with pork.

Season your roast with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Brown it in a pan if you want extra flavor, then pop it in the slow cooker.

Add olive oil and lime juice for a fresh finish. Let it cook on low for 6-8 hours until the pork’s tender.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 lb pork loin or tenderloin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
2. Rub spice mix all over pork roast.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and brown roast on all sides (optional).
4. Place pork in the crock pot.
5. Pour lime juice over the top.
6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.

For more tips, visit this easy slow cooker pork roast.

7) Juicy Boneless Pork Loin Crock Pot Roast

Making a juicy boneless pork loin roast is easier than you think. Season the pork with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.

Cook it slowly in the crock pot with apple juice or broth to keep it moist and add a hint of sweetness. You’ll end up with a roast that slices easily but stays super tender.

Serve it with veggies cooked right in the crock pot—carrots and potatoes work great. It’s a complete meal for busy days.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 pounds boneless pork loin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup apple juice or low sodium broth

Cooking Instructions

1. Season pork loin with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Place pork in the crock pot.
3. Pour apple juice or broth over the pork.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

8) Pork Shoulder Roast with Carrots and Celery

This pork shoulder roast is simple and so good. The meat cooks with carrots and celery, which add flavor and keep everything moist.

Rub the pork with herbs and a bit of oil for extra taste. Lay carrots, celery, and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker, then set the pork on top.

Let it cook low and slow. You’ll get pork that pulls apart easily, plus veggies that make a wholesome one-pot meal.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4-pound pork shoulder roast
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves

Cooking Instructions

1. Rub the pork with olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Toss the carrots, celery, and onion into the crock pot.
3. Set the pork shoulder right on top of the veggies.
4. Add the bay leaves.
5. Cook on low for about 8 hours, or until the pork feels tender and hits 145°F (63°C).
6. Take the pork out and let it rest before you slice or shred it.
7. Serve with the vegetables from the pot.

For extra details, check out this slow cooker pork roast with vegetables.

9) Minimal Prep Five-Ingredient Pork Roast

If you’re after something easy and fuss-free, this pork roast has your back. Only five ingredients—honestly, it doesn’t get much simpler.

Just throw everything in the crock pot and let it do its thing. The pork ends up super tender, and you don’t need to fuss with a bunch of steps or seasonings.

Busy day? Want dinner without the drama? This recipe is a lifesaver. Sometimes I toss in potatoes or carrots to make it a full meal.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 pounds pork roast
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Season the pork roast with salt and pepper.
2. Place the pork in the crock pot.
3. Sprinkle the onion soup mix and minced garlic over the top.
4. Pour the chicken broth around the pork.
5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or crank it to high for 4-5 hours if you’re in a rush.

10) Crock Pot Pulled Pork Roast

Making pulled pork in the crock pot is honestly easier than you’d think. Just grab a pork shoulder or a pork loin.

Pour in some apple juice or broth so the meat stays moist. Let it cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

You want the pork to hit at least 200°F (93°C). That’s when it gets super tender and shreds apart with barely any effort.

Once it’s ready, grab two forks and pull it apart. You’ll end up with juicy, flavorful pork that’s perfect for sandwiches or tacos.

Toss in BBQ sauce or your go-to spices if you’re feeling fancy.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 lb pork shoulder or pork loin
• 1 cup apple juice or broth
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Rub the pork with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and brown sugar.
2. Set the pork in your crock pot and pour the apple juice over it.
3. Cover it up and cook on low for 8-10 hours, aiming for an internal temp of 200°F (93°C).
4. Take the pork out and shred it with two forks.
5. Mix the shredded pork with the juices before serving.

Give this pulled pork a shot for your next meal—might just become a regular in your dinner rotation (Fifteen Spatulas).