INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Season and Sear the Pork:

– Season the pork roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

– Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker.

2. Prepare the Vegetables and Aromatics:

– In the same skillet used for searing the pork, add sliced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened and aromatic. Transfer the vegetables and garlic to the slow cooker, arranging them around the pork roast.

3. Add Liquid and Seasonings:

– Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the slow cooker, ensuring it covers the bottom but doesn’t completely submerge the pork roast.

– Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and a bay leaf to the slow cooker. These seasonings will infuse the pork and vegetables with delicious flavors as they cook.

4. Slow Cook to Perfection:

– Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the pork roast on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

5. Optional Vegetable Addition:

– If using potatoes, parsnips, or other root vegetables, add them to the slow cooker during the last 2-3 hours of cooking, ensuring they cook until tender but not mushy.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

– Once the pork roast is cooked to perfection, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.

– Allow the roast to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thick slices or shredding it with forks.

– Arrange the sliced or shredded pork on a serving platter alongside the cooked vegetables. Spoon some of the flavorful cooking juices from the slow cooker over the pork and vegetables for extra moisture and flavor.

7. Garnish and Serve:

– Garnish the Hearty Midwestern Slow Cooker Pork Roast with fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme for a pop of color and added freshness.

– Serve the delicious pork roast with a side of mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.

Why Everyone Enjoys Hearty Midwestern Slow Cooker Pork Roast:

1. Juicy and soft: The pig roast is made with slow cooking, which produces juicy and soft flesh that melts in your mouth with every mouthful.

2. Tasty veggies: The veggies that are cooked with the pig absorb all of its flavor, giving the roast a delightful side dish.

3. Minimal Work: This dish is ideal for busy days because it needs little hands-on time because the slow cooker does the majority of the work.

4. Flexible: You may use whichever veggies and seasonings you have on hand or adjust them to your own taste preferences.