Crock Pot Garlic Herb Pork Roast with Potatoes & Carrots

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Crock Pot Garlic Herb Pork Roast with Potatoes & Carrots

 Description

This slow cooker pork roast is tender, juicy, and packed with savory garlic-herb flavor. Raw potatoes and carrots cook right alongside the meat, soaking up the rich juices as everything slow-simmers to perfection. It’s a cozy, no-fuss meal that makes your house smell amazing and has everyone asking for seconds.

 Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb pork roast (pork shoulder or pork loin work best)

  • 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 3–4 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • ½ tsp paprika (optional, for warmth)

  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

 Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies
    Place raw potatoes and carrots evenly in the bottom of the crock pot.

  2. Season the pork
    Rub the pork roast with olive oil or butter. Sprinkle salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, paprika, and minced garlic all over.

  3. Assemble
    Place the pork roast on top of the vegetables. Pour broth around (not over) the roast.

  4. Cook

    • Low: 8–9 hours (best for ultra-tender meat)

    • High: 4–5 hours

  5. Serve
    Slice or shred the pork and serve with the potatoes and carrots. Spoon juices over everything before serving.

Notes

  • Pork shoulder = richer and more fall-apart tender

  • Pork loin = leaner, sliceable, still delicious

  • No need to brown the meat first (but you can if you want extra flavor)

Tips for Best Results

  • Cut vegetables large so they don’t turn mushy

  • Don’t lift the lid while cooking—it releases heat

  • If juices are thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry at the end

  • Add onions or celery for extra depth

  • Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color

 Servings

6–8 servings

Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 420

  • Protein: 38g

  • Fat: 18g

  • Carbohydrates: 28g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Sodium: 520mg

(Values vary based on cut of pork and portion size)

 Benefits

  • High-protein, satisfying comfort meal

  • One-pot cooking = easy cleanup

  • Budget-friendly ingredients

  • Naturally gluten-free

  • Great for meal prep and leftovers

 Recipe Q & A

Q: Can I use baby potatoes?
A: Absolutely—no need to peel, just toss them in whole.

Q: Can I add other vegetables?
A: Yes! Onions, parsnips, sweet potatoes, or green beans work well.

Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
A: Yes. Store in airtight containers up to 3 months.

Q: How do I know the pork is done?
A: Internal temp should reach 145°F, but slow-cooked pork is usually well past that and fork-tender.

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