Easy Crock Pot Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe
This Easy Homestyle Crock Pot Pork Shoulder Roast slow cooks in a savory broth with onions, simple seasonings, and a gravy packet until fork-tender. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting, no-fuss Southern dinner everyone will love.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 495kcal
Ingredients
- 6 pound Boston Butt Pork Roast excess fat removed if needed
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cracked Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Creole Seasoning Tony Chachere's
- 1 Medium Onion diced
- 1 cup Celery diced (about 3 ribs)
- 5 medium/large Carrots cut into chunks
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
- 0.87 ounce Pork Gravy Mix Packet McCormick
Instructions
Preheat the Slow Cooker
- Optional Tip: Preheat the slow cooker on high while you prep the ingredients
Prepare the slow cooker
- Lightly spray or grease a large (6–8 quart) Crock Pot. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots evenly across the bottom.
Add the gravy and broth
- Sprinkle the gravy packet contents over the vegetables, then add the chicken stock and stir to combine.
Season the pork roast
- Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with the kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Creole seasoning.
Add the pork to the Crock Pot
- Place the seasoned pork roast on top of the vegetables.
Cook low and slow
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- High option: Cook on HIGH for 5–6 hours, checking for tenderness.
Rest
- Once cooked, let the pork rest for about 10 minutes. Slice or shred as desired. Stir the vegetables and gravy gently before serving.
Serve
- Spoon the tender pork, vegetables, and rich gravy over a bed of mashed potatoes or serve alongside your favorite Southern sides.
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Notes
Cook Time: LOW: 8–10 hours (recommended)
HIGH: 5–6 hours Total Time: Up to 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8–10 servings
Serving Size: About 6–8 ounces pork per person, plus vegetables and gravy with the addition of mashed potatoes. Servings can vary according to person and appetite. See the full post for more helpful tips, details, and serving suggestions for this slow cooker pork roast.
HIGH: 5–6 hours Total Time: Up to 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8–10 servings
Serving Size: About 6–8 ounces pork per person, plus vegetables and gravy with the addition of mashed potatoes. Servings can vary according to person and appetite. See the full post for more helpful tips, details, and serving suggestions for this slow cooker pork roast.
- Thickening the Gravy:
If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove about 1 cup of the cooking liquid and whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little cold water to make a slurry. Stir it back into the Crock Pot, cover, and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thickened. - Salt Adjustments:
Since the gravy mix and Creole seasoning both contain salt, you may want to taste the gravy at the end of cooking before adding any extra salt. - Leftovers:
Store leftover pork with some of the gravy to keep it moist. It reheats beautifully and can also be used for sandwiches, rice bowls, or quick weeknight meals. - Cut of Meat Tip:
Pork shoulder (Boston butt) works best for this recipe due to its marbling, which keeps the meat tender and juicy during slow cooking. - Don’t Skip the Rest Time:
Letting the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing or shredding helps retain those flavorful juices. - Make It a One-Pot Meal:
The carrots, celery, and onions cook right alongside the pork, giving you a complete meal with minimal effort.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 1399mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6481IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg