Savory Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Vegetables (Easy Comfort Food Dinner)

When the weather cools down and the kids' schedules heat up--joining forces to make dinner time a challenge some days. During the colder months of the year, my slow cooker earns a permanent spot on the counter.

Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a weekend packed with activities, I rely on simple slow cooker meals that can cook all day and be ready when we walk in the door. This savory pork roast and vegetables recipe is one I return to again and again during the winter months. It’s comforting, hands-off, and a welcome change from the usual beef pot roast.

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Ingredients for my Savory Pork Roast and Vegetables recipe:

4-5 lb Pork Butt Roast
1 Medium Yellow Onion, Sliced
1 cup Chopped Carrots
1 cup Chopped Celery (with leaves)
2 cup White Potatoes, Quartered
1 cup Chicken Broth
2 teaspoons Dried Sage
2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
3/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Bay Leaves

Optional Serving Suggestions

Buttered Noodles
Saurkraut (I LOVE Frank's Kraut best!)

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How to Make Savory Pork Roast in the Slow Cooker:

Step 1. Prepare the Slow Cooker   

Lightly spray the crock of the slow cooker with cooking spray or use a slow cooking liner if desired.  Set the slow cooker to HIGH.  

Step 2. Add the Pork Roast and Vegetables

Place the pork roast into the center of the slow cooker.  Arrange the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes evenly around the meat.  

Note: I skip browning the pork roast before slow cooking. While some cooks prefer to brown meat first, I find that skipping this step helps retain the natural fat and keeps the pork especially tender.

Step 3: Add the Seasoned Broth 

In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, sage, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaves. Pour the seasoned broth evenly over the roast and vegetables.

Step 4. Cook

Cover with the lid and cook:

• On HIGH for 6 hours, or
• On LOW for 8 hours

The pork should be fork-tender and easy to pull apart when done.

Step 5. Serve   

Serve the pork roast with the vegetables and spoon some of the cooking juices over the top. Optional sides like sauerkraut or buttered noodles pair well with the savory flavors of the roast.

Notes & Tips: 

• Reserve some of the cooking broth to use when reheating leftovers—it helps keep the pork moist.
• This recipe reheats well and stores easily for several days in the refrigerator.

See how easily this recipe comes together in this quick video!

This recipe comes together easily in the slow cooker and is ready when you are—

making it a reliable stand-by option for busy days.