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Prepare to be amazed by this ultra tender, fall off the bone crock pot pork roast. It only takes a handful of ingredients to make, including the complimentary gravy.

Some of our other favorite ways to cook pork in a slow cooker are Pulled Pork and Kalua Pork. This pork roast recipe, however, is quickly becoming one of our new go to crock pot recipes!

Crock pot pork roast on a white plate with a side of potatoes

A Favorite Slow Cooker Dinner

It doesn’t get much better than a slow cooker pork roast. This is one of the most requested meals in our home. The smell of the cooking roast from the crock pot is incredible! It fills the house with the most delicious aroma and we all can’t wait to dig in.

Cooking a roast in the slow cooker is so super easy. Just a few steps, 8-10 hours of cooking, and one amazing tasting dinner. This recipe also includes how to make the gravy to pour on top of the roast. As if you needed another tasty reason to make this!

Slow cooker pork roast checks all the boxes—easy way to feed a crowd, leftovers taste wonderful, minimal ingredients and instructions, and a hit with everyone!

How to cook a pork roast in a crock pot

How to Cook Pork Roast in Crock Pot

  1. INGREDIENTS. Place the pork roast in the crock pot. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the top of the roast, then pour the cranberry sauce over the top.
  2. SLOW COOK. Turn the slow cooker on low and cook for 8-10 hours. After it is done cooking, remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred it. Cover the meat with foil to keep it warm while preparing the gravy.
  3. GRAVY. To make the gravy, add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted and bubbling, add the flour and whisk it to form a paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Pour the drippings from the cooked roast into the skillet and whisk to combine. Cook 5 minutes, until the gravy bubbles and thickens.

Serve the roast with noodles or mashed potatoes, and pour the gravy on top.

Instant Pot: Add the ingredients to the pot. Cover and cook on HIGH pressure for 55 minutes. Once the timer has ended allow at least 10 minutes for the pressure to release before manually releasing the rest.

Pork roast in the crock pot with cranberry sauce

Recipe Tips + Storing

Tips

  • If your roast has a layer of fat, be sure to cook it fat side down. 
  • Use homemade cranberry sauce for even more flavor. 
  • Plan about 8 oz of meat per person. 

Storage: If you happen to have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge or freezer. Either way, be sure to add the drippings from the crockpot. This will help keep the pork moist. 

  • Fridge: store in a sealed container for up to three to four days.
  • Freezer: Store in an airtight freezer safe container for about 3-6 months.
  • Reheating: Thaw iF applicable, and heat the oven to 250°F. Place the leftovers, with the juices, into a baking pan. Place in the oven until hot. If you are in a hurry you can also use the microwave. 
Crock pot pork roast on a white platter

What to Serve with Pork Roast?

There are so many options, but here are some of our favorites…

In general, we always like to serve it with a salad and or veggie so pick your favorite!

Crock pot pork roast covered in gravy

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5 from 17 votes

Crock Pot Pork Roast

By: Lil’ Luna
This ultra-tender, "fall off the bone" crock pot pork roast only takes a handful of ingredients to make, including the complimentary gravy.
Servings: 8
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients 

for the roast:

  • 1 (3-pound) pork sirloin roast
  • 1 (2-ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

For the gravy:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • drippings/juice from the cooked roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions 

For the Roast

  • Place 1 (3-pound) pork roast in the crock pot. Sprinkle 1 (2-ounce) package of dry onion soup mix over the top of the roast followed by a 1 (16-ounce) can of cranberry sauce.
  • Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred. Cover with foil and keep warm while preparing the gravy.

For the Gravy

  • Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted and bubbly add 2 tablespoons flour and whisk to form a paste. Cook 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Pour the drippings from the cooked roast into the skillet and whisk to combine. Cook 5 minutes, until the gravy bubbles and thickens.
  • Serve the roast with noodles or Best Mashed Potatoes, and pour the gravy on top.

Notes

STORE roast and drippings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
FREEZE in an airtight container for 3-6 months.
To reheat. Thaw, if applicable, and heat the oven to 250°F. Place the leftovers, with the juices, into a baking pan. Place in the oven until hot. If you are in a hurry, use a microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 83mg, Potassium: 382mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 87IU, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Hi! I’m Alicia and I blog at The Baker Upstairs. I am in love with all things food! I love to bake bread, cupcakes, cookies… you name it! When I’m not baking, I am running after my two adorable little girls, working as an RN, knitting, reading, and trying to squeeze in time with my husband every day.

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22 Comments

  1. Ray R says:

    5 stars
    Made according to recipe and came out very good. Got many compliments and will save this recipe for another family dinner. Served with roasted potatoes and roasted carrots along with string bean casserole verrrrrry goooood!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Awe, thank you so much for letting me know that!

  2. Raymond Robichaud says:

    Do I add any stock or juice to bottom of crockpot or cook it dry?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      The cranberry sauce acts as a liquid 🙂

  3. Michele H says:

    5 stars
    Made this today and it was delicious! Thanks so much we loved the cranberry flavor it really brought everything together.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am glad you tried it! Thank you so much for letting me know that 🙂

  4. Michele H. says:

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious! I love the addition of cranberry sauce. I’m going to make it tonight, even though I only have jellied cranberry sauce.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      That will work 🙂 Hope you like it! Thank you!

  5. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    I usually stick to your pot roast recipe, but this was nice change. The leftovers make really great pork tacos too.

  6. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    The best pork roast recipe! I love crockpot recipes and the ease of this dish.

  7. Natasha says:

    5 stars
    This has got to be one of our crock pot favorite recipes! My husband and kids enjoyed this dish so much they are requesting me to make it again this week.

  8. Katie says:

    5 stars
    One of my All time favorite dinners! So yummy!

  9. Stephanie says:

    5 stars
    The cranberry flavor was incredible and my house smelled amazing all day!

  10. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Love the cranberry sauce in this!! This roast has tons of flavor & great for so many meals!