Oops Italian Ranch Crock Pot Pork
Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy, Oops Italian Ranch Crock Pot Pork is a slow cooker masterpiece that brings bold Italian and ranch-inspired flavors to your table with minimal effort. This hearty dish combines succulent boneless pork shoulder with a rich blend of dry ranch seasoning, Italian dressing mix, and a luscious sauce made from cream cheese, butter, and chicken broth. Aromatic hints of garlic and onion powder elevate the flavor to perfection, while the "set it and forget it" convenience of the crock pot ensures a stress-free cooking experience. Perfectly shredded and bathed in a velvety sauce, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, making it an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing comfort food. Don’t forget the fresh parsley garnish for a pop of color and brightness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt) into the crock pot.
Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and dry Italian dressing mix evenly over the pork.
Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the crock pot to ensure the meat stays moist throughout the cooking process.
Add the cream cheese and cut it into smaller cubes. Distribute the cubes evenly around the pork.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and scatter them on top of the pork.
Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the entire mixture.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
After the cooking time is complete, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the crock pot. Mix the shredded pork thoroughly with the creamy sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve the creamy Italian ranch pork over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 508 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 729 mg | 16% | |
*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.
