Description
Mexican-inspired slow cooker pork roast delivers rich, tender flavors with minimal effort. Spicy and succulent meat promises a delightful meal that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg) pork shoulder (or pork loin for a leaner option)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly pat the pork roast dry and generously coat with a robust spice blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet and meticulously sear the seasoned roast, developing a rich caramelized exterior that locks in deep, complex flavors and creates a tantalizing golden-brown crust.
- Slow Cooker Foundation: Layer a bed of sweet sliced onions, hearty carrots, and tender potatoes in the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base that will complement and enhance the roast’s natural essence.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour a harmonious blend of broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard over the vegetables and meat, then sprinkle minced garlic and fragrant rosemary to introduce additional aromatic dimensions.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, allowing the meat to transform into an exceptionally tender, mouthwatering delicacy that effortlessly falls apart with minimal pressure.
- Serving Presentation: Carefully transfer the roast to a serving platter, slice or shred the meat, and generously cascade the rich cooking juices and roasted vegetables alongside, creating a visually stunning and flavor-packed culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Preparation: Pat pork roast completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect seasoning absorption and achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior during searing.
- Control Moisture Levels: Cover slow cooker during cooking to retain moisture, preventing the meat from drying out and maintaining succulent, tender texture throughout the cooking process.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Sear meat before slow cooking to develop rich, complex flavor profiles by creating a golden-brown crust that locks in natural juices and intensifies overall taste.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute root vegetables with low-carb alternatives like cauliflower or turnips for keto-friendly version, and use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to accommodate specific dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg