This is a very easy recipe, with the only real work being chopping the vegetables. I like to use carrots, potatoes, and onions, but you can use any root vegetable, or combination of them that you like. The best part about this recipe is that it’s so versatile. You can add other types of meat to the roast for more protein, or add any other vegetable you have on hand—like broccoli or green beans. This pork roast recipe with vegetables is a surefire way to get your family racing to the table for dinner. With a tender, juicy pork roast and vegetables cooked to perfection, this combo is always a hit with the whole family!I love using my crockpot for meals like this! It’s so handy on busy days when you can just relax and let dinner cook itself while you do other things. Plus, there is nothing quite as comforting as walking into a home filled with the aroma of a home-cooked meal.
Ingredients for the Best Pork Roast in a Crockpot
These ingredients are classic and traditional for any slow cooker pork roast recipe! You will love the flavor, aroma, and just how simple it is to make. Take a few minutes to prepare and let the slow cooker do all the work!
Pork roast – I used a 3 to 4 pound roast that fit in my slow cooker easily. Oil – Be creative with your oil! Choose from olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil. Potatoes – Quarter either red or russet potatoes for your roast. These will go around the sides of the crockpot. Carrots – It is easiest to buy baby carrots and just add them to the crockpot, but you are welcome to wash, peel, and cut fresh carrots too! Onion – Cut into chunks or slices to add in with the vegetables. Cream of mushroom soup – Make your cream of mushroom soup homemade or, if you don’t have time, use a store bought can. Onion soup mix – This seasoning is always a classic added to the pork loin roast. It gives a ton of flavor all in one small packet!
Go Ahead, Get Creative!
If you’re looking to mix things up with this classic meal, go ahead and get creative with spices and veggies. You can also mix things up with the kinds of seasoning you use. This time, I just used salt and pepper because the soup mixes add a lot of flavor and make a nice gravy that coats the meat and vegetables. Here are some extra ideas!
Butternut squashSweet potatoesParsnips MushroomsCelery
Pick the Perfect Pork
When it comes to finding the best pork roast, not all cuts of pork are created equal. For crockpot pork recipes, you want to get that tender, savory, slow-roasted taste, which means you need a cut of meat that has enough fat to bring out all the right flavors. Your best option is from the belly. Pork belly is high in fat, making it a versatile and delicious cut of meat. If you’re worried, you can skim away some of the fat, but leave enough for flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions for Classic Pork Roast Dinner
Storing Traditional Slow Cooker Pork Roast
If you have leftovers, then this crockpot meal is perfect to warm up again and again throughout the week! Simply place the roast in an airtight container dish to sit in the refrigerator for five to seven days. When ready to reheat, you can place in the microwave or cook in the oven until warm. You can even make pork sandwiches for the next day!
More of the Other White Meat
If you like this delicious Crockpot pork roast, you will definitely want to try these other pork options. Another option if you’re in the mood for beef, check out our Sunday Pot Roast (Instant Pot Recipe) for all of the traditional flavor in half of the time!
Grilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe (Copycat)
Crockpot Kalua Pork with Cabbage
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
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