Let dinner cook its self with this recipe for a slow cooker pork roast 3 ways. You will have dinner solved for half the week.
The best things in life are usually those that are simple. Not everything has to be complex and difficult which is why I absolutely adore this recipe or should I say recipes today that will make dinner so much easier for you.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast 3 Ways
It all starts with a pork roast made using a slow cooker. You just put it in that morning and let it go all day. Then it’s ready when you are ready for dinner.
I also have found that this pork roast goes a long way which makes it perfect for entertaining guests and also to have dinner for 3 different nights with minimal work.
Below you will find 3 different ways to use this pork roast recipe and have dinner for 3 different nights. I love leftovers and this is the perfect way to mix it up and not eat the same thing over and over.
First let’s start with the slow cooker pork roast recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1- 3 lb. pork roast *I use 3 lbs. for Mark and I which is the perfect amount for 3 dinners.
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
Directions:
- Season the pork roast on all sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Place in a pan on high heat and brown all sides.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ketchup, chili powder, light brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and garlic cloves.
- Place the pork roast and diced onions in the slow cooker and top with the sauce mixture until the pork roast is completely covered.
- Cook on low for 8 hours. *I usually cook mine on low for 8 hours and then on high for about an hour or 2 before dinner.
- Shred the pork removing any excess fat. Pour some of the remaining excess juices and onions from the slow cooker on top of the pork for a sauce.
Dinner #1: Shredded Pork Tacos
Heat tortilla shells in a skillet and then add the shredded pork. I usually top ours with guacamole, my homemade restaurant style salsa recipe, and a sprig of cilantro.
Serve with chips and salsa and you are good to go.
Dinner #2: BBQ Pork Sandwiches
Combine some shredded pork in a bowl with your favorite BBQ sauce. Top a sesame seed bun with the shredded pork and top with a couple pickle chips. I also love to top mine with slaw.
Serve with french fries or potato chips.
Dinner #3: BBQ Pork Tacos
Why not enjoy a BBQ sandwich on a taco too? Combine shredded pork and BBQ sauce in a bowl and then place inside a warmed tortilla shell. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and pickle chips.
Serve with slaw or baked beans.
Now you have 3 dinners just waiting on you from one slow cooker and about 10 minutes of work to get the slow cooker going. I love knowing that my pork roast is in the slow cooker and I don’t have to think about or worry about what I’m fixing for dinner.
Let me know in the comments below which of the 3 is your favorite and if you found this recipe helpful.
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