Transform a humble pork shoulder into melt-in-your-mouth magic with this effortless slow cooker recipe. Just a handful of ingredients, minimal prep, and hours of savory aroma filling your kitchen—this is comfort food at its finest.
Why You’ll Love It
- Fork-tender texture that practically falls apart
- Set-it-and-forget-it simplicity—your slow cooker does the heavy lifting
- Customizable add-ins for a full one-pot meal
Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Pork shoulder roast | 5 pounds |
| Sweet onions, sliced | 2 large | |
| McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix | 2 tablespoons | |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon | |
| Chicken broth | 2 cups | |
| Optional Add-ins | Baby potatoes | As desired |
| Carrots | As desired | |
| Fresh herbs | To taste | |
| Black pepper | To taste | |
| Garlic cloves | Whole or minced, as preferred |
Instructions
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Layer sliced onions evenly on the bottom.
- Pat pork roast dry with paper towels.
- Combine seasoning mix and salt; rub generously over pork.
- Place pork on top of the onion bed.
- Pour chicken broth around the roast (avoid pouring directly on top).
- Cover and cook:
- HIGH for 6–7 hours
- LOW for 9–10 hours
- Check for doneness—meat should shred easily with a fork.
- Remove roast and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Shred, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Want to elevate it further? Toss in baby potatoes and carrots during the last few hours of cooking for a hearty, all-in-one meal.
