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.
Ashley says
This is one of the best recipes I have ever made. I always follow the directions to a T using vegetable broth. I add sesame seeds and mushrooms and it’s over the top amazing.
Thank you for this great recipe!!
I tried to select 5 stars but it wouldn’t let me.
Jessica says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Ashley! Adding sesame seeds and mushrooms is a fantastic idea- I’m going to do that next time!
Dave says
Dave hear…..
I cooked this last night for a shed party…..had it on fresh rolls with coleslaw….it was amazing…..????
Jessica says
I’m so glad you thought it was amazing Dave! Can I ask, why the 4 star rating? Just wondering!
Vanessa Lorenzo says
Love this. I ended up using a loin because that’s what I had with beef broth. I ran out of time to make gravy and because it was a loin, I just sliced it, and used juices from the pot over potatoes and broccoli. I have gotten requests to make this again and again.
Dana says
Do I need to Brown the pork roast before putting it in crock pot?
Jessica says
Nope! No need to!
Tiffany arthur says
In the crock pot now! We had a pig processed and I have had these roasts in the freezer not knowing what to do with them. Can’t wait till dinner.
Jessica says
I’m jealous! I want a whole pig!! Hope you enjoyed the roast!
Phil says
Why are you confusing a pressure cooker with a crock pot with a slow cooker? In Australia these are three different kitchen appliances/pots? Yest you reference all of them in one recipe??? No wonder it doesn’t work for EVERYONE.
Jessica says
I’m not confusing those at all. I gave instructions for the slow cooker as well as instant Pot (pressure cooker) instructions.
Kathy says
My family absolutely loved it. It turned out awesome. Didn’t have the balsamic vinegar and used wine. This recipe is the best ever. Thank you.
Laurie Padula says
Hi! I’m excited that I came across your recipe today! I have all the ingredients, so I just put it on! I doubled the ingredients for a 3.5 pound pork roast and hoping that will be ok! At first, rushing to put it together, I misread the weight of the meat in your ingredient list and that’s why I doubled it. Rereading it, I’m hoping it will be ok that I doubled everything! If you could let me know your thoughts, that would be awesome! Thank you so much!!
Jessica says
You’ll have more juice/ sauce, but otherwise it’ll be fine! I hope you liked it!
Mare says
I made this a few days ago, with a bit of a twist, so I thought I’d share it. I didn’t have a pork roast, but I had two beef pot roasts in the freezer. Since I like things like beef and broccoli, I thought the sauce would be similar, if I used it with the beef roast. I added a little bit of onion and green pepper (half of each I wanted to use up) I had in the refrigerator and it turned out wonderfully. I have two Instant Pots, so I cooked the roast in one and towards the end, I cooked rice in the other. I served it with the rice and steamed broccoli and everyone loved it. I can’t wait to try it with the pork roast. This is such a versatile recipe. Thanks for sharing it, Jessica.
Nellie says
Mare – Thanks for sharing!
Jenn says
Helloooooo comfrot food! I’m seriously going crazy for all these slow cooker recipes right now when it’s way to hot to turn on the oven! Fabulous recipe!
Denay DeGuzman says
This delicious pork roast recipe is in my crockpot right now! The aroma that’s filling my kitchen is fabulous. I plan on serving this tonight with a zucchini-and-corn salad and crusty artisan bread. Yum, yum!
Susanne says
AMAZING! I was a little worried about that the soy sauce would make it salty but the roast was perfection!! This recipe is company worthy for sure! Everyone will think you’re a genius in the kitchen!!
Susanne says
This is a five star recipe for sure!!!
Heather Lefebvre says
How long would a 1.5 lb roast need to cook in a slow cooker on low?
Jessica says
I’d test it at 3 hours.
Sherry says
This recipe is in my crockpot now. Can I substitute flour for cornstarch as a thicker for the gravy?
Patty says
Put this in my slow cooker last night, woke up to a yummy pork roast. I used a 4 lb roast. Rubbed it with 4 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp black pepper, lightly dusted with flour & seared 3 minutes on each side before placing in slow cooker on low. I used chicken broth. Took the roast out after 3 hours & added carrots, onions & potatoes.
Cliff says
Sure like to know what I did wrong. Followed the directions, but the roast was super dry. Tasted good, and it did indeed fall apart, but sooo very dry 🙁
Jessica says
Hmmmm… what type of pork roast did you use? How big was it?
Danielle says
I have a pork shoulder roast and a pork loin roast, which would be better with this recipe? Also they are both frozen, should I pull it out the day before and put it in the fridge? I’d like to make this tomorrow.
Jessica says
Pork Shoulder roasts are usually bone-in and very large, so I/m not sure it will work well for this recipe. I mean, flavor wise it’d be great, but will it even fit in a crock pot? I’d use the pork loin. Just reduce the time unless it’s a very large pork loin.
Tara says
Making this now. I am glad I just read all the comments because I thought I had honey, but it has disappeared so I used agave. Also only had beef broth so had to use that. Reafing sll the wonderful commments just reassured me that my substitutions will be ok. I am sure it will turn out fabulously now.
Thanks for the recipe.
Nathan says
Oops, got so sidetracked reading the comments about broth we forgot to put it in!! Hahaha
Jessica says
HA!! 😉