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    Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker)

    Published: Nov 2, 2023 · Modified: Jan 6, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 10 Comments

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    This easy Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker) recipe is so full of flavor. Tender pork roast smothered in a wonderful gravy.

    Pork roast is one of my favorite meals to make for my family. It's so easy and so delicious. This is one of my favorite pork roasts recipes to make. I think you'll love it.

    Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy

    This pork roast with vegetables and gravy recipe was inspired by my slow cooker balsamic pork roast and pairs well with this broccoli cornbread with cheese.

    Ingredients

    It only takes a few ingredients to make this delicious pork roast. The best part is that you probably have most if not all of the ingredients in your kitchen already.

    • Boneless Pork Loin - Use pork shoulder or pork butt instead.
    • Vegetable Oil - Use your favorite oil.
    • Salt, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dried Thyme Leaves, Chili Powder and Black Pepper - Make the perfect pork roast rub.
    • Onion - Use your favorite as they all taste great.
    • Sage Leaves - For flavor but a little dried sage leaves will work too.

    Sauce:

    • Chicken Broth - If you don't have chicken broth, vegetable stock will also work.
    • Balsamic Vinegar - Use apple cider vinegar instead.
    • Brown Sugar - Add white sugar and a teaspoon of molasses instead.
    • Soy Sauce - Use tamari or Worcestershire sauce instead.
    • Dijon Mustard - Use yellow mustard instead.
    • Garlic - Use garlic flakes or garlic powder instead.
    • Water and Cornstarch - Perfect to thicken your gravy.

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Substitutions and Variations

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this easy pork roast.

    • Add Vegetables: Use fresh or jarred mushrooms, potatoes, celery or carrots, if desired.
    • Spicy: Add a bit of chili pepper flakes, diced jalapeno pepper, homemade hot pepper sauce, our jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder to the sauce mixture for a bit of heat.

    Instructions

    It only takes a few simple steps to make this delicious pork roast. It's a simple recipe that even beginners can make.

    Step 1: Season the Roast

    Roast covered in seasoning.
    Seasoned roast on heated fry pan searing.

    Pat the pork loin dry with a paper towel. Make cuts on the fat side.
    Heat the oil in a pan. Combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, chili powder and pepper and season all sides of the pork well with the spice blend.

    A seared pork roast in a skillet.
    Seared pork roast inside slow cooker covered with onions.

    Place in the hot oil and brown all sides well. Place the browned loin, fat side up into the crockpot, then add the onion and sage. Combine the chicken broth, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, and garlic together. Pour over the roast.

    Place the lid tightly on the pot and set on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours. Baste the meat with the sauce occasionally. Check the meat with a thermometer after 5 hours. Continue cooking and checking the meat until it reaches 145°.

    Step 3: Make the Gravy

    Pork roast cooked inside slow cooker.
    Pork roast removed from slow cooker to make gravy.

    When the roast is done, remove and keep warm. Stir the water and cornstarch together and whisk into the sauce. Set on high and let the sauce cook for another 15 minutes.

    Cooked pork roast covered with onions inside slow cooker.
    SLic of pork roast being removed from slow cooker.

    Return the meat to the pan and spoon the sauce over the meat. Serve the pork and gray and enjoy.

    Hint: Be sure to pat the roast down adequately so that your seasonings will stick to it.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this slow cooker sweet and sour beef roast, Ribeye Steak In A Crockpot, or this 3 Ingredient Pork Roast in the Slow Cooker Also check out our Condiment Recipes for a variety of flavors that make an already delicious dish taste even better!

    Storage

    This roast will last for 3 days in the refrigerator.

    Place the cooled roast in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze.

    Place the frozen roast in the refrigerator overnight to defrost.

    Place the roast in a covered pan and reheat at 325 degrees.

    Tips

    This is an easy recipe, but even easy recipes have little secrets to them. These tips will help you make the best possible roast, so be sure to give them a look.

    • Pat the roast as dry as possible to ensure that your spices stick to the roast.
    • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your roast is perfectly cooked.
    • To prevent overcooking and drying out the meat, use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Thermometer should read 145° when cooked through.
    • You can add potatoes and carrots to the roast while cooking.
    • Meat may be sliced or shredded for serving.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this easy pork roast and gravy? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this easy pork roast.

    What makes a pork roast tough?

    Overcooking shrinks meat fibers and squeezes out juices causing pork roasts to be tough and dry. Using a meat thermometer removes the guesswork so your roast is tender and juicy every time you make it.

    Does pork roast get more tender the longer you cook it?

    Once the pork roast has cooked completely, further cooking will only remove more moisture from the meat. It will just become dryer and dryer, even if submerged partially in liquid.

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    slice of old fashioned pork roast with mashed potatoes and covered with gravy

    Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker)

    Karin and Ken
    This easy Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker) recipe is so full of flavor. Tender pork roast smothered in a wonderful gravy.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 344 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Sharp knife
    • cutting board
    • paper towel
    • large skillet
    • Tongs
    • mixing bowl
    • whisk
    • Rubber spatula
    • basting brush
    • Meat Thermometer
    • small bowl
    • spoon
    • bread knife or knife with serrated edge

    Ingredients
      

    • 2-3 pounds boneless pork loin or pork butt
    • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves crushed
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 2-3 sage leaves

    Sauce:

    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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    Instructions
     

    • Pat the pork loin dry with a paper towel. Make cuts on the fat side.
    • Heat the oil in a pan. Combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, chili powder and pepper and season all sides of the pork well with the spice blend. Place in the hot oil and brown all sides well.
    • Place the browned loin, fat side up into the crockpot, then add the onion and sage.
    • Combine the chicken broth, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, and garlic together. Pour over the roast.
    • Place the lid tightly on the pot and set on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours. Baste the meat with the sauce occasionally. Check the meat with a thermometer after 5 hours. Continue cooking and checking the meat until it reaches 145°.
    • When the roast is done, remove and keep warm. Stir the water and cornstarch together and whisk into the sauce. Set on high and let the sauce cook for another 15 minutes. Return the meat to the pan and spoon the sauce over the meat.

    Notes

    • Add fresh or jarred mushrooms, potatoes, celery or carrots, if desired.
    • Pat the roast as dry as possible to ensure that your spices stick to the roast.
    • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your roast is perfectly cooked.
    • To prevent overcooking and drying out the meat, use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Thermometer should read 145° when cooked through.
    • Meat may be sliced or shredded for serving.
    •  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1297mgPotassium: 682mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword old fashioned pork roast with vegetables
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was originally published January 2017. It has been updated with new images and content.

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    Comments

    1. Sue says

      July 03, 2024 at 8:53 am

      Thanks Karin for your prompt reply. My first thoughts were to cook on low and skip the browning. And make all the gravy! Never too much! Will let you know how it is!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        July 03, 2024 at 8:55 am

        Awesome. I can’t wait to hear! Enjoy! Karin

      • Sue says

        July 06, 2024 at 9:58 am

        5 stars
        Oh my! Heaven on earth! Perfect in just under 2 hours using tenderloin. Gravy was to die for! Will be making again! Thank you so much for posting!

      • Karin and Ken says

        July 06, 2024 at 10:05 am

        I’m so happy! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! You just made my day! I’m so glad you enjoyed it as much as we do! Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much! All the best. Karin

    2. Sue says

      July 02, 2024 at 2:53 pm

      Question. Would this work with pork tenderloin obviously reducing cooking time?
      Any insight much appreciated!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        July 02, 2024 at 3:44 pm

        Use half the seasoning unless you’re cooking two pork tenderloins. We don’t brown the tenderloins so they will be rosy. We only cook tenderloins on low. Check after 1 hour of cooking and continue to monitor until they register 145 degrees at the thickest point. Ours are usually done after almost 2 hours. Some tenderloins are thicker than others. I like lots of gravy or sauce so I leave those amounts the same in our large slow cooker. Can’t wait to hear what you think! Hope this helps. Take care and all the best. Karin

    3. Kayla says

      November 02, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      This pork roast is delicious and the gravy divine. Thank you for sharing this keeper. I’ll be making it for years to come ❤️

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        November 02, 2023 at 9:23 pm

        I love the gravy too. Absolutely wonderful. Glad you are enjoying this easy recipe too. I also think it’s a keeper! All the best. Karin

    4. Sheilah says

      November 02, 2023 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Love all the flavors in the roast and gravy. I always add carrots and potatoes. Made this several times now and wouldn’t change a thing. Another winner KD thx for sharin

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        November 02, 2023 at 9:21 pm

        As always you’re most welcome! I try my best. I usually throw carrots and potatoes in too! They taste so good drenched in gravy! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. You made my day. All the best. Karin

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