Slow Cooker Pork Roast made with simple ingredients, ready to cook in minutes! Fall-apart tender pork with a flavorful gravy on top make this crock pot pork recipe amazing. Now with Instant Pot instructions!
Crock Pot Pork Roast made with broth, balsamic vinegar for a great boost of flavor, soy sauce, honey and garlic. This crock pot pork dinner goes together in minutes and is made in your slow cooker or Instant Pot. The gravy is made with the juice that cooks off the roast too. It’s moist and flavorful and perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Updated with nutrition information!
Easy Slow Cooker Pork dinner
Today I’m bringing you a delicious dinner that cooks to perfection in the crockpot! Don’t you love meals like that? I know I do. Just a handful of ingredients and you can practically forget about it. I served this pork roast with brown rice and a side of green beans. Healthy, easy to make and minimal effort. I’ve used bone-in pork roast as well as boneless pork roasts and I think they’re both amazing. I tend to use the boneless variety more often because I buy them in bulk at Costco.
How long does it take to slow cook pork?
When you cook a pork roast in a slow cooker, how long you cook it for depends on how large your roast is. I use a small 3-4 pound boneless pork roast for this recipe and I like to cook it in a slow cooker on LOW for 10-12 hours. You can cook it on HIGH for 6-8 hours, but I think the texture and flavor is better when you cook it on low.
I cook this Pork Roast recipe in a 4.5 quart basic crock pot. (Basic but so pretty!)
Can I make Pork Roast in an Instant Pot?
Yes! I’ve also begun making this in my Instant Pot and it’s AMAZING. It’s quite a bit faster than using a Slow Cooker (it takes about 2 hours total!) and I think I like the results even more! I use a small, 2-lb Pork Sirloin Tip Roast from Costco and add the remaining ingredients. It’s fall apart tender and so flavorful! Instant Pot instructions included below- I’ve even made it in my baby 3-qt Instant Pot with great success! Scroll down to find the full instructions.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this recipe:
— PORK ROAST: You’ll need a 3-4 lb pork roast of any type, really. Sometimes I use a boneless pork roast from Costco. Other times I use a larger, bone-in roast from the grocery store. Both work well! If you do use a bone-in roast, it can be larger, because of course, the bone has some weight.
— BROTH: You’ll add 1 cup broth to the slow cooker. My favorite to use is chicken broth, but you can use vegetable broth if you prefer.
— FLAVOR: To add flavor, we use 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2-4 TBSP honey and 2 tsp minced garlic. Feel free to adjust to your liking, using more honey or less depending if you like sweeter recipes or not.
— THICKENING AGENT: To thicken the gravy, we use 2 tsp cornstarch at the end of the recipe.
How to make this Crock Pot Pork Roast recipe
First I spray my crock pot with non stick spray. Place your boneless pork roast in your crock pot.
Measure all of the remaining ingredients except the cornstarch in a 2 cup measuring cup. I prefer to use chicken broth, but you can also use vegetable broth or even beef broth if you’d like.
Whisk the sauce ingredients and then pour over the pork roast. Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on high for 6-8 hours or low for 10-12 hours.
When the roast is done, strain out about 1/4 cup of the liquid into a separate bowl and stir the cornstarch into that liquid.
Add about 1/2 cup additional juice from the crockpot and microwave for about 1 minute. Taste the gravy and add water as needed.
Use tongs to pull the pork roast out from the crockpot and onto a serving plate. I like to shred the roast and drizzle some gravy on and serve with additional gravy.
How do you cook a Pork Roast in an Instant Pot?
Place Pork Roast roast in Instant Pot. Combine remaining ingredients (except cornstarch) in a small bowl, increasing broth from 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups. Whisk together and pour over roast.
Lock lid on and set Instant Pot to Manual High Pressure for 65 minutes (for a 2-lb Sirloin Tip Roast that was fall-apart tender. Add 10 minutes per additional pound of pork roast.)
When timer beeps, let it Natural Pressure Release.
Remove lid and ladle out about 1/4 cup of the juice and strain into a measuring cup.
Whisk in 2 tsp cornstarch. Add in additional juice to make 1 cup.
Microwave on high for 30 seconds and whisk again. Drizzle sauce over meat prior to serving.
Can I use a pork loin roast in place of a pork roast in this slow cooker recipe?
Pork loin comes from a different section of the pig as a pork roast does. It’s a longer, thinner piece of meat and it’s very tender. I think the flavors in this recipe would work beautifully for a pork loin, I’d just decrease the cooking time to 4-5 hours.
How to make pork roast gravy
This recipe includes broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey and garlic not only to flavor the pork, but also to make a delicious base for gravy! Prior to serving, ladle out about 1/4 cup of the juice in the crock pot and strain into a measuring cup. I like to strain it to remove all the bits and pieces the pork meat gives off as it cooks. It’s not necessary, but I like to have a smooth gravy. Whisk in 2 tsp cornstarch. Add in enough juice to make 1 cup. Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent.Microwave on high for 30 seconds and whisk again. Drizzle sauce over meat prior to serving.
You can use flour if you’d prefer, but I’d switch to heating the gravy in a small saucepan on the stove (instead of using the microwave like the directions indicate) so that you can whisk continually to smooth out the flour lumps.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 2-4 lb pork roast
- 1 cup broth
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2-4 TBSP honey
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
How to cook a pork roast in a slow cooker
- Place roast in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients (except cornstarch) in a 2-cup measuring cup. Whisk together and pour over roast.
- Cook on low 10-12 hours for that fall-apart, insanely tender type of meat. (Or on high 6-8 hours.)
- Prior to serving, ladle out about 1/4 cup of the juice in the crock pot and strain into a measuring cup.
- Whisk in 2 tsp cornstarch. Add in enough juice to make 1 cup.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds and whisk again. Drizzle sauce over meat prior to serving.
How to cook a Pork Roast in an Instant Pot
- Place Pork Roast roast in Instant Pot. Combine remaining ingredients (except cornstarch) in a small bowl, increasing broth from 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups. Whisk together and pour over roast.
- Lock lid on and set Instant Pot to Manual High Pressure for 65 minutes (for a 2-lb Sirloin Tip Roast that was fall-apart tender. Add 10 minutes per additional pound of pork roast.)
- When timer beeps, let it Natural Pressure Release.
- Remove lid and ladle out about 1/4 cup of the juice and strain into a measuring cup.
- Whisk in 2 tsp cornstarch. Add in additional juice to make 1 cup.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds and whisk again. Drizzle sauce over meat prior to serving.
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What to serve with pork roast?
I like to serve this pork roast with other comfort food favorites like Alfredo Potatoes, fresh Buttermilk Bread or Creamy Parmesan Potatoes and Peas. Finish off with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert!
Can I add vegetables to this pork roast recipe?
There is a lot of moist flavor in this recipe so I think adding vegetables is a great idea! I’d cut the vegetables in larger pieces and add them after the pork has been able to cook for a few hours. Vegetables like quartered potatoes (or whole baby red potatoes) and carrots would be fantastic. I also think adding chunks of cabbage would be delicious; I’d just add in a teaspoon of brown sugar to compensate for the bitter flavor that cabbage has. Have you added vegetables to this slow cooker pork roast recipe before? I’d love to hear what vegetables you added and how it turned out!
What broth do you cook a pork roast in?
Several people have asked what type of broth to use in this recipe. I really think you can use any broth you have on hand! Just to experiment, I’ve used chicken broth, beef broth and even vegetable broth. All were wonderful! The other flavors in the recipe are much stronger than the flavor of the broth, so even with the slight taste differences in each broth, the end results were very, very similar. I most often use chicken broth because I have that on hand in my pantry all the time.
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Crock Pot Pork Roast made with broth, balsamic vinegar for a great boost of flavor, soy sauce, honey and garlic. This crock pot pork goes together fast and is made in your slow cooker. The gravy is made with the juice that cooks off the roast too. It’s moist and flavorful and perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
JeanPghGirl says
This recipe was out of this world – Great – Great!!!! Thanks so much for posting.
Jessica says
I’m SO glad you liked it Jean! So easy and flavorful, huh?! 🙂
Natalie says
I used chicken broth and a huge pork loin (4.5 l.bs) so I doubled the marinade recipe. I ran out of balsamic vinegar so made up the rest w Apple cider vinegar. The meat kept getting better and better as the days went by. I can’t get enough of this, it’s so incredibly delicious. Next time, I’m going to make ahead and let sit 2 days then serve.
Mary says
Will cooking on high cause meat to be more tough and not tender?
Jessica says
I do think meat has a better texture when it’s cooked on the low setting. 🙂
Tiffany says
If I were to add potatoes to the crockpot…how far into the cooking time would I do that?
Jessica says
It really depends on what type of potatoes you want to add and how small they are. If you’re adding medium sized red potatoes whole, I’d say add them at the beginning, with the roast. Baby red potatoes, I’d add so they cook 7 hours on low, same thing with russet potatoes cut into chunks. I hope this helps!
Janet Williams says
Can I put the roast in frozen in my instant pot and then do I need to increase the time?
Jessica says
You shouldn’t need to increase the time but it will take longer to come to pressure, so it adds more time automatically. 🙂
Janet Williams says
Thanks I’m trying it right now. What do you serve with it?
Melissa says
I used beef broth and this was delish..my guests raved over the taste ..can’t wait to make again thank you
Jessica says
You’re so welcome Melissa! I’m glad everyone enjoyed it!
Francine says
So excited for this recipe! Mine is in the slow cooker right now. I read all reviews and doubled the recipe due to a bigger roast. Browned first and put some vidalia onions on bottom. Love all the suggestions because i did not have enough honey for double so used some brown sugar also (??) Anyhow, looking forward to family dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing this. Will let you know how it turns out. 🙂
Jessica says
Hi Francine! Ok, so how’d it go?? Did you like it? I hope you did!
Maja says
This is the first time I am writing comment for recipe, so that means it is aaaaaamazing. It is super easy to make, very flavorful (with just few ingredients). It makes great leftovers and it is not dry even 3rd day. I am not “to big” on gravy but this one is delicious. Can’t say enough good things about it. Thank you for this discover!
Jessica says
Maja- you just made my morning! THank you so much for your kind comment! I’m so glad you liked the pork roast recipe. It’s one of our favorites too. And YES about the gravy- it’s so good!
Kelly says
Best roast I’ve ever made. And I used beef broth also. Thanks for the recipe!
Jessica says
I’m so glad you liked it Kelly! I’d love it if you rated this recipe for me!
Angela says
Quick question. Could you switch worcestershire sauce in the place of the soy sauce?
Jessica says
I haven’t ever tried it, but if I were you, I’d reduce the amount to 3 TBSP. 🙂 Let me know how it turns out!
Bri says
I made this yesterday and it was delicious! Such great flavor! I served with mashed potatoes and the gravy was delicious! Unfortunately, after I mixed everything else together, I realized I didn’t have balsamic vinegar so I substituted for red wine vinegar with a little bit of sugar and it turned out great! Not sure how much it changed the flavor, and will definitely try again when I have balsamic, but it was delicious!
Jessica says
Hi Bri! I’m so glad it worked out well. I think I’m going to try it with red wine vinegar! That sounds amazing.
robert pointer says
wow this is the best and o so good and not a lot of work to do it we ha thank you i love to cook and my wife likes the way it came out and so did i keep up the good work and thanks for the recipe love it and you to thanks
Jessica says
I’m so glad you liked it Robert!
Emily says
Has anyone tried the instant pot version of this? I’d like to try it as I am getting it started too late in the day to make it for dinner time unless I set my crock pot on high or use the pressure cooker. Those are my choices. Any recommendations for me? 🙂
Jessica says
I know I probably don’t count, but I make it all the time in my pressure cooker and LOVE it.
Katie says
If you wanted to cook veggies in with the roast (like potatoes, carrots, and cabbage), how would you alter the recipe for the Instant Pot?
Jessica says
I’d cook the pork roast for 10 minutes less time, do a quick release, then add your veggies and cook the additional 10 minutes. Does that make sense? It will depends on how big you cut your vegetables, but 10 minutes should be great for uncut baby carrots and baby red potatoes. 🙂
Emily Patrick says
I am out of balsamic vinegar and only have white on hand. Will this work? Or what else should I add etc. ..
Jessica says
I know I’m late responding to you, but I’d use 1 TBSP regular vinegar and 2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce. 🙂
Maria king says
Just made this today…. absolutely fab. Use chicken stock. I also put a deseeded whole chilli & grated some fresh ginger in with the garlic. Will definitely be adding this to one of my go too recipes.
Jessica says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Maria!
Jenn L says
I love that I can make this in either my slow cooker or Instant pot! Such a fabulous and versatile recipe! Thanks!
Jessica says
You’re most welcome Jenn!
Tayler Ross says
This is comfort food at it’s finest! The perfect weeknight meal!
Jessica says
Thank you Tayler!
Lauren says
I only had about an 1/8 of soy sauce (I forgot to look prior to starting the recipe), so I improvised with sesame Oil; It actually turned out pretty darn good, if I do say so myself!! This recipe was super easy and made my family of 5, very happy! I was curious about what everyone served with this dish? I just served potatoes last night, so I’m trying to be versatile, but potatoes seem to be my go-to.
Jessica says
Hi Lauren! I’m glad your family enjoyed the recipe! I LOVE sesame oil so I think your idea was fantastic! As far as what to serve it with- side of rice and green beans, steamed broccoli, is what we usually serve with it. 🙂
Alberina alberina says
I’m making this tonight so tomorrow I’ll serve with smoother potatoes and cabbage . Thank you in advance
Jessica says
You’re most welcome- that sounds amazing!!