Slow Cooker Pork Roast

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Whenever I don't feel like spending lots of time prepping and cooking, I turn to Crock pot recipes. Just spend a few minutes adding some ingredients, pop a lid on it, and forget about it until dinner. This Slow Cooker Pork Roast is not only juicy and delicious, but it will free up some precious time in your day. Everyone loves family friendly recipes like this one.

Ingredients:

Pork Shoulder Roast (I used a 3 ½ pound roast)
Sweet potato
Yam
½ white onion cut into large chunks
Slow cooker seasoning
½ cup of water

Season the pork shoulder roast prior to placing it in the slow cooker. In the spice aisle they have slow cooker seasoning packets. I mixed half a packet with ½ cup of water and poured it into the slow cooker. I used the rest of the seasoning packet to rub on the roast. If you don't have a slow cooker seasoning packet, you can used your own spices to season the water and on the roast.

Add seasoned water and roast to the slow cooker.

Peel a sweet potato and a yam and cut into large chunks. Place in the slow cooker with the roast.

Cut ½ large white onion into chunks and add to the slow cooker as well.

pork roast and potatoes in a slow cooker

Cook on low setting for 8 hours and you will come back to this.

The sweet potato and yam really add a nice sweet flavor to this dish. The pork was so juicy and tender from being cooked in the slow cooker. Best of all, you didn't spend all day in the kitchen. You must also try Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast and our yummy Pot Roast Crock Pot Recipe.

FAQs For Crock Pot Pork Roast

How do I store leftover roast?

I usually pop any leftovers in an airtight container and put them in the fridge. The pork roast will stay good for about 3-4 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to 2 months. Just make sure to cool it down before you store it. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed all the way through.

What cuts of pork work best for this recipe?

I like using a pork shoulder roast because it gets so juicy and tender in the slow cooker. Pork butt or pork loin can also work, but shoulder gives you the best texture. Just try to avoid lean cuts, since they can dry out.

Can I use different veggies instead of sweet potato and yam?

Definitely! I’ve swapped in carrots, regular potatoes, or even parsnips when that’s what I had on hand. Use what you’ve got and what your family likes. It still turns out great!

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