Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Roasts are my specialty - ask anyone who knows me! I love everything from my beef chuck roast to this pork roast with potatoes and carrots. Pork roast in the slow cooker is budget-friendly, super flavorful, and comforting. It's a wonderful choice for a Sunday dinner or for meal prep. You can set it early in the day and enjoy it for dinner with hardly any effort!

a white serving bowl filled with pork roast and veggies

Ingredients for Pork Roast Potatoes and Carrots in the Crock Pot

Pork loin roast: This is a pork loin roast recipe, but you can also use pork shoulder or pork butt.
Onion: I recommend a white or yellow onion. Red onion is too astringent for this pork roast recipe.
Carrots: Whole carrots, peeled and chopped. You can also use baby carrots, if they're what you have on hand.
Celery: Whole stalks, chopped.
Potatoes: I'm using Yukon gold potatoes, but you can also use red potatoes. I recommend not using russet potatoes. The texture isn't quite the same.
Butter: If you use salted butter, adjust the amount of salt used for the recipe to taste.
Vegetable oil
Tomato paste
Red wine: I recommend using a red drinking wine and not a cooking wine. You can also use additional beef broth if you'd prefer to avoid using alcohol.
Thyme and Rosemary: You can use fresh if you have it - you'll just need to use more than you would dried herbs!
Bay leaves
Beef broth
Cornstarch
Parsley
Salt and pepper: Kosher salt or sea salt flakes work best! I also love freshly cracked black pepper, but you can use pre-ground.

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How to Make Pork Roast in the Crock Pot

Season pork tenderloin on all sides with salt and pepper to taste. Pat down the seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat unsalted butter and vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, add the seasoned roast and sear until golden brown on all sides. Transfer the seared roast to a large slow cooker.
Add the diced yellow onion and garlic powder to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
Add dry red wine to the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom – that's where the flavor is! Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine reduces by half, then add it to the slow cooker.
Finally, add chopped carrots, sliced celery stalks, red potatoes, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves to the slow cooker, followed by beef stock.
Cover and set the slow cooker over low heat. Cook until the pork and vegetables are fork-tender, about 6-8 hours.
During the last hour of cooking, place cornstarch in a small bowl. Add about ¼ cup of the broth from the slow cooker. Whisk until well combined and pour back into the slow cooker, stirring gently to mix.
Continue cooking on LOW until the sauce thickens, about one hour. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard bay leaves.
Sprinkle the roast with fresh parsley and serve warm with the tender vegetables, slightly thickened sauce, and sides of choice!

Expert Tips

Remember to sear the pork! Searing the meat adds tons of flavor to the meat itself, and it gets even better when you de-glaze the pan with wine afterward. Don't skip this step!
Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. You can even add fresh herbs or a bit of garlic and paprika.
Never cook pork roast on high. Pork roast gets tough and dry cooked on high heat, and should always be cooked low and slow.
Consider adding more herbs halfway through the cooking time. Sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme will imbue the roast with incredible flavor.

FAQ

Do you need to put liquid in a slow cooker with pork?

Yes, it's important to put at least a little bit of liquid into a slow cooker with pork! This is especially vital with lean cuts such as tenderloin, which take a lot more liquid to keep tender than fattier cuts like pork shoulder or butt.

Should you brown pork roast before slow cooking?

You should always brown pork roast before slow-cooking it. While it'll safely cook completely without doing so, browning the meat will massively enhance the depth of flavor. Neglecting to brown the meat can lead to it being one-dimensional and lacking in flavor.

Can I use other pork roast cuts?

Yes! You can use pork tenderloin, boneless pork shoulder roast, pork butt, or any pork roast cut you prefer. You can even make pork chops in the crockpot this way - see my Slow Cooker Pork Chops recipe!

Crockpot Pork Roast Storing Instructions

Refrigerator: After cooling, store leftover pork roast in two separate containers, one for the shredded pork and another for the gravy and vegetables. Keep in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Pork roast can be frozen! Store the meat and vegetables separately in airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure to let them cool first.
Thawing and Reheating: Chilled leftovers can be easily reheated in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, though I suggest breaking up the potatoes into smaller pieces to ensure even heating. Frozen leftovers should be heated on the stove until completely warmed through.

Sunday Roast Recipes

For an elegant pork roast dinner, see my Rack of Pork Recipe!

a completed serving dish of pork pot roast

Pork Roast with Carrots and Potatoes in the Crock Pot

Some days are long and exhausting, and all you want is a warm, comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen. We all crave something simple, cozy, easy, and tasty - and that's exactly what you will love about this slow cooker pork roast recipe!

This crock pot pork roast, it's about rustic simplicity combined with herbs, veggies, and wine for a mellow, comforting meal that doesn't compromise on depth of flavor! Every bite is tender, juicy, and delicious.

Best of all, once you sear the pork and set the veggies in the pot, that's it! Let the slow cooker do the work, and drink in the amazing aroma of tender pork roast as it cooks all by itself. Your next family dinner just got so much easier!