Slow-Cooked Pork Roast with Garlic & Herbs

Slow-Cooked Pork Roast — tender, juicy, and full of flavor! Easy crockpot recipe with garlic, herbs, and brown sugar. Perfect for Sunday dinners or cozy holiday meals.

Description

There’s nothing quite like the smell of a Slow-Cooked Pork Roast simmering all day — tender meat, rich juices, and cozy aromas filling the kitchen. This recipe brings together simple ingredients and low-and-slow magic for a meal that practically cooks itself.

Seasoned with garlic, herbs, and a hint of brown sugar, this pork roast turns melt-in-your-mouth tender and flavorful. Whether it’s Sunday dinner, a holiday gathering, or meal prep for the week, this dish delivers Southern comfort at its finest.

Recipe Card

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6–8 hours Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh sprigs)

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 onion, sliced

• 4 garlic cloves, smashed

Instructions

1. Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).

2. Mix the Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, and thyme. Rub the mixture all over the roast.

3. Slow Cook: Place onion and garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the pork on top, pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around (not over) the meat.

4. Cook Low & Slow: Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until pork is tender and easily pulls apart.

5. Serve: Transfer the roast to a platter and spoon some of the flavorful juices over the top before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve alongside Southern Biscuits or Cornbread to soak up those juices.

• Add a side of Mashed Potatoes or Green Bean Almondine for the perfect Southern meal.

• Leftovers make incredible pulled-pork sandwiches the next day!

Tips for Perfect Pork Roast

• Use pork shoulder or pork butt — they’re ideal for slow cooking.

• For a thicker gravy, whisk 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of cold water and stir it into the juices at the end.

• Add chopped carrots or potatoes to make it a full one-pot meal.