Crock Pot Pork Roast

Crock pot pork loin sliced on a serving plate, garnished with herbs.

This crock pot pork roast is tender pork loin simmered in a slow cooker in a rich and flavorful gravy. A quick and easy dinner option that always gets rave reviews!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings

Calories 328kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil divided use
3 pounds pork loin can also use pork shoulder or pork butt
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter cut into slices
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
Season the pork loin generously on all sides with the salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
Place the pork in the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until deep golden brown.
Place the pork in a slow cooker. I recommend using a 6 quart pot. If you have a smaller crock pot, you can cut the roast into segments to fit into the pot.
In a medium bowl, mix together the last tablespoon of olive oil, chicken broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and minced garlic.
Pour the chicken broth mixture over the pork. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
Remove the pork from the crock pot. Place the meat on a plate and cover to keep warm.
Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a small pot. Place the pot on the stove over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and bring to a boil.
Cook for 1 minute, or until sauce has started to thicken.
Add the butter to the pot and stir until it has melted. Take the pot off the heat.
Slice or shred the cooked pork and drizzle the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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Notes

I typically use a 6 quart round or oval crock pot as I’ve found it’s the right size to fit pork loin. If you have a smaller slow cooker, you can cut the pork into segments to fit into the pot.
You can add some vegetables such carrots and potatoes to the crock pot. Just be sure to cut them into large pieces so that they don’t get overly soft after the long cooking time. If you prefer firmer veggies, add them halfway through the cooking time.

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