Transform a pork shoulder into melt-in-your-mouth comfort food with this effortless slow cooker recipe. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, your kitchen will be filled with savory aromas all day long.
Why You’ll Love It
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Fork-tender texture that falls apart easily
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Simple set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker method
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Customizable with vegetables for a full one-pot meal
Ingredients
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5 pounds pork shoulder roast
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2 large sweet onions, sliced
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2 tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups chicken broth
Optional add-ins: baby potatoes, carrots, fresh herbs, black pepper, garlic cloves (whole or minced)
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Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
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Place sliced onions evenly on the bottom.
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Pat pork roast dry with paper towels.
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Mix seasoning and salt, then rub generously over pork.
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Place pork on top of the onions.
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Pour chicken broth around (not directly on top of) the roast.
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Cover and cook:
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On HIGH for 6–7 hours
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On LOW for 9–10 hours
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Check doneness—pork should shred easily with a fork.
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Remove, rest 10 minutes, then shred, discarding large pieces of fat.
Tip: Add baby potatoes and carrots in the last few hours of cooking for a hearty, one-pot meal.
