Slow Cooker Pork Roast
A properly seasoned pork roast that doesn't get watery in the slow cooker - the trick is using just enough liquid to create steam, but not so much that the seasonings wash away. The addition of lemon zest brightens the rich meat and adds depth to the gravy without making it taste citrusy. Makes 4-6 servings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound Bone-in Pork Roast
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon sage
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
For Gravy
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep. Lightly spray slow cooker with cooking spray and set aside. Rinse pork roast and pat dry.
- Add garlic. Place pork roast in 6 quart slow cooker and spread minced garlic on top of roast.
- Mix. In a small bowl, mix together salt, thyme, sage, cloves, and lemon zest.
- Season. Sprinkle seasoning over pork roast making sure to cover top and sides of roast.
- Cook. Add ½ cup water, place lid on and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Make gravy. Once done, mix ¼ water and cornstarch together. Add to juices in slow cooker to form a gravy.
- Slice. Slice or shred pork roast and remove bone.
- Serve. Serve with mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
- A Boneless Pork Roast works well with this recipe too.
- Slow Cookers cook differently, so cooking times may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg