Description
Slow Cooker Pork Roast is an easy and delicious dish that transforms a simple pork shoulder into a tender, flavor-packed meal. Cooked low and slow, this roast is infused with aromatic spices and savory broth, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. As the enticing aroma fills your home, you’ll experience a warm, comforting feeling that brings everyone together. Serve it on crusty bread, over rice, or in tacos for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear all sides of the pork until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the seared pork on top of the onions and pour chicken broth around it.
- Sprinkle paprika and cumin over the pork.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the pork directly in the slow cooker with two forks and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg