Infuse your home with the warm, savory aroma of this Crock Pot Pork Roast with Garlic, a true comfort food classic designed to nourish and delight. This slow-cooked masterpiece starts with a tender pork shoulder or butt roast, deeply infused with the flavors of garlic, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Nestled atop a bed of hearty potatoes, carrots, and sweet onions, the roast cooks low and slow in a rich chicken broth, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture and deeply flavorful juices. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe is perfect for busy days or relaxed weekends, delivering a hearty, wholesome meal that serves six. Serve straight from the crock pot for a rustic family dinner, complete with tender vegetables and succulent pork infused with bold, aromatic spices.
Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels. Using a small knife, make six small slits evenly around the roast and insert a garlic clove into each slit.
Rub the pork roast with olive oil, then season it all over with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and smoked paprika.
In the bottom of a large crock pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and potatoes to create a flavorful vegetable base.
Place the seasoned pork roast on top of the vegetables.
Pour the chicken broth over the roast and vegetables, then add the bay leaf to the pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and can easily be shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and discard it. Serve the pork roast with the cooked vegetables, spooning over the flavorful juices from the crock pot.
Calories |
5100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 350.8 g | 450% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1124 mg | 375% | |
| Sodium | 6428 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 309.1 g | 618% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 9138 mg | 194% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.