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Crock Pot Pork Roast – crock pot season is here, and it is time for pure comfort food! Super easy pork roast made in the crock pot with just a few simple ingredients. It is great for any night of the week.
As soon as the weather turns a little chilly I am looking for comfort food. This crock pot pork roast is pretty high up on the list of things that I am looking for. There is just something about the tender pork over mashed potatoes and gravy that gets me every time.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast could not be any simpler. The pork cooks with the soup mix and the stock all day and it comes out perfectly tender and juicy! To finish it I mix some of the pan drippings with a packet of gravy mix for a quick gravy to serve over mashed potatoes.
You can absolutely make a quick Homemade Gravy if you want, but for a shortcut and busy night a packet works just fine.
What You’ll Need
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- Pork Loin Roast. 3-4 pounds is perfect.
- Onion Soup Mix – you can use a store bought mix or you can make your own!
- Chicken Stock – I use low sodium since the gravy can be salty
- Packet of pork gravy mix
The shopping list for this recipe is relatively short. But that is great, because you can keep them on hand at all times to make this recipe any day of the week.
How to Cook a Pork Roast In Crock Pot
- Place the pork loin in the bottom of your slow cookers
- Sprinkle a package of onion soup mix over the pork.
- Pour in the chicken stock.
- Cover and cook on low 8 hours.
If you like to make gravy from scratch, you could take the drippings that are in the bottom of the pan and make gravy. I have never mastered the art of gravy, possible because I hardly ever eat it, so I rely on the packets.
How Long To Cook Pork Roast In the Crock Pot
All crock pots are different and the newer ones seem to cook way faster than they used to. So it can take a little practice to get to know your slow cooker and come up with the perfect time. For a 3-4 pound pork loin it takes approximately 8 hours on a low heat. I almost never turn mine to high because it just dries out the food. A little fat on the meat helps to keep things moist if you end up leaving it a little bit too long.
If you are using a pork shoulder, I like to do closer to 10 hours to make sure it is really tender. The shoulder is a little bit tougher and needs just a little bit more time to really break down and become delicious. If you have an Instant Pot, check out Instant Pot Pulled Pork for an amazing recipe.
If I am using a larger roast, I like to cut it in half, so that the outside does not get over cooked before the center is done. Most of the pork loin roasts you can buy in the store these days are around the same weight. So you shouldn’t have to worry.
A crock pot pork roast can be great for entertaining or just a quick weeknight meal. I love being able to make crock pot recipes on busy days. I can just add everything in the morning and then when we are home and ready, dinner is waiting for us!
Can I Add Vegetables To This Pork Roast Recipe?
There is plenty of liquid in the crock pot, so you could easily add your favorite vegetables in with the pork. They will cook and be tender and delicious when the roast is done.
- Baby Carrots
- Celery
- Mushrooms
- Bell Peppers
- Sliced Potatoes
I put the pork roast in the crock pot in the morning and my house smells amazing all day. One down side of working from home when you use the slow cooker, is you are hungry all day long!
What to Serve with Pork Roast
More Crock Pot Recipes to Try
- Crock Pot Potato Soup
- Crock Pot Chili
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops
- Chicken Pozole
- Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Slow Cooker Pork Roast
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Ingredients
- 1 3-4 pound pork loin roast
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 packet pork gravy mix
Instructions
- Place pork loin, onion soup mix and chicken stock into a slow cooker. Place on low for 8-10 hours.1 3-4 pound pork loin roast, 1 packet onion soup mix, 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- Once pork is cooked, and tender remove from slow cooker and use 2 forks to shred pork.
- Whisk together 1 cup of juices from the slow cooker and packet of gravy mix. Add to a small sauce and a bring to a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken.1 packet pork gravy mix
- Serve shredded pork with gravy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Packet of onion soup mix – or you can make your own! I want to use my own homemade onion soup mix. How much do I use a fourth of a cup a half a cup etc etc hope to hear from you? I need to keep it low sodium and gluten free. Thank you very much for the recipe and your time.
Nannette
Use about 3 1/2 Tablespoons of mixture to replace 1 envelope called for in a recipe.
Can I use chicken gravy mix instead of pork gravy?
yep
This is a family favorite. I have to always have to triple the recipe so there is left overs. Also so no one is fighting over it.
Also its a big hit when having friends and family. This is one of my go to when tons of people are over. Everyone loves it.
Whole family enjoyed! Including my husband who doesn’t like pulled pork and my 5 year old picky eater! How would you recommend storing leftovers in the fridge and freezer? In the juices or drain and store separately?
I would store in the juices (to help it from drying out) in an airtight container in the fridge. So glad your family enjoyed it!
This was my thought exactly. Just wasn’t sure if the meat would then turn mushy as it was so tender already!
Excellent recipe! No modifications needed! Absolutely delicious!