Crock Pot Pork Roast and Gravy Recipe
A hearty and comforting Crock Pot Pork Roast and Gravy recipe featuring a tender pork loin roast slow-cooked with a savory mushroom gravy. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner, delivering juicy, flavorful pork with a creamy, rich gravy made from cream of mushroom soup and seasonings.
- Author: luca
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Pork Roast
- 4 lb pork loin roast or shoulder (Use 3–4 lb for a generous roast)
- Salt (to taste, for seasoning)
- Black pepper (to taste, for seasoning)
- Garlic powder (to taste, for seasoning)
- Onion powder (to taste, for seasoning)
- 2 tbsp oil (for searing)
Slow Cooker Gravy
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
- Optional: 0.5 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- Optional: 2 tbsp water (to mix with cornstarch for slurry)
- Sear the pork: Season the pork loin roast or shoulder generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 3–5 minutes per side.
- Prepare the slow cooker base: Place the diced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful base layer.
- Mix the gravy: In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and onion soup mix until smooth. Pour this mixture over the seared pork in the slow cooker.
- Slow cook the pork: Cover and cook on Low for 8–9 hours until the pork is fork-tender and pulls apart easily, or cook on High for 4–5 hours. Keep the lid closed during cooking to ensure the pork steams evenly.
- Thicken the gravy: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and set aside. Turn the slow cooker to High heat and, if desired, stir in a cornstarch slurry made by mixing cornstarch with water. Cook for 5–15 minutes until the gravy thickens smoothly, then turn off the heat.
- Serve: Slice or shred the pork and serve it smothered in the thickened mushroom gravy for a delicious meal.
Notes
- For best results, use a pork shoulder if you prefer more marbling and flavor, or a pork loin roast for a leaner option.
- Do not lift the lid during slow cooking to avoid heat and moisture loss.
- If you want a thicker gravy, be sure to prepare the cornstarch slurry before adding it to avoid lumps.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
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