Pork blade roast, also known as pork shoulder or Boston butt, is an incredibly flavorful and tender cut of meat that's perfect for slow cooking. This versatile cut can be prepared in a variety of ways, including braising, roasting, and stewing. In this article, we'll share three delicious slow cooker recipes that showcase the best of pork blade roast. From a classic pulled pork dish to a hearty stew and a mouthwatering carnitas bowl, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and make your kitchen smell amazing. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, these recipes are easy to follow and guarantee a delicious and satisfying meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CROCK POT PORK ROAST
The most flavorful slow cooker pork roast is made with a yummy pork dry rub, tons of root veggies, and a savory gravy. Make this crock pot pork roast today!
Provided by Lee Funke
Categories Dinner
Time 8h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- First, prepare your pork dry rub by mixing together all of the spices in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Then, prepare veggies. Quarter 6 russet potatoes, chop a white onion, dice 6 medium carrots into 4 pieces each, and roughly chop 4 cloves of garlic.
- Place the veggie medley on the bottom of your crockpot.
- Next, rub your pork shoulder roast with the dry rub. Make sure that every nook and cranny is covered in rub.
- Heat around 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium/high heat. When olive oil is fragrant, sear pork shoulder for 2 minutes on each side.
- Then, place the pork roast in crock pot on top of the veggies. Make sure you scrape the skillet to get all of the delicious bits of rub off of it and add that to the crockpot, too.
- Create herb bundle, by using bakers twine to tie together thyme and rosemary and set that on top of the pork.
- Next, in a large Pyrex, mix together balsamic vinegar, red wine, and chicken broth.
- Then, pour that on top of the pork roast.
- Cover crockpot and turn to high. Let cook for around 6-8 hours (flipping pork roast halfway through cook time, if you can, if you can't no worries!).
- Remove meat and vegetables from the crockpot and discard the herb bundle.
- Using two forks, pull the pork roast apart into chunks and set aside.
- Place 1/2 cup of the liquid left in the crockpot into a microwave safe Pyrex. Whisk in cornstarch.
- Place cornstarch mixture into the microwave for 45 seconds (mixture should be thick a gelatinous).
- Remove from the microwave and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the existing liquid in the crockpot until it thickens into a thin gravy.
- Place pork and vegetables back into the crockpot and mix, coating everything in gravy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/8, Calories 462 calories, Sugar 13, Fat 17, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 3, Protein 37
SLOW COOKER PORK ROAST
You'll hardly believe this dish came out of a slow cooker. Searing the meat and coating it with a fresh herb paste gives this roast a good head start. A little rest and some fresh parsley and egg noodles ensures a great finish. Serve with roasted or mashed potatoes if that's what your crowd likes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 9h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Coarsely chop together the rosemary, sage and thyme, and transfer them to a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, and stir to combine.
- Score the fat cap of the pork shoulder in a crosshatch pattern, then rub it all over with 2 1/2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and heat until shimmering. Add the pork, fat-side down, and brown it well, 3 to 4 minutes, then brown it all over, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a large plate.
- Add the wine, garlic and allspice to the pan, bring to a simmer and reduce by about half. Set aside.
- Put the carrots, celery, onions and bay leaves in the insert of a 7-quart slow cooker. Rub the herbed oil all over the pork, being sure to push some into all the natural divisions between muscles; place it on top of the vegetables, and pour in any collected juices. Add the reduced wine mixture and the chicken broth, cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board, and tent with foil. Transfer the vegetables to a serving platter with a slotted spoon. Discard the bay leaves, and tent the vegetables with foil. Pour the juices into a liquid measuring cup, and let them settle for about 10 minutes. The fat should rise to the surface; spoon off as much as you can, and discard. Pour the juices into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil.
- While the juices boil, make a cornstarch slurry: For every cup of juices, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water until dissolved. Reduce the heat so the juices are simmering, whisk in the slurry and cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Season with salt if necessary.
- Slice the pork against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and arrange on a large platter with the vegetables. Ladle some of the sauce on top. Season the meat with a pinch of salt, and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve with egg noodles, and pass the remaining sauce.
SLOW COOKER PORK ROAST
I tried this cut of meat when it was on sale, and for lack of any other ideas I took suggestions from the back of the label, with a few tweaks (like making gravy). This is a very popular dish at our house, and it could not be easier! Instead of rubbing the roast with the onion soup mix and then adding the cranberry sauce, you can also just mix the onion soup mix with the cranberry sauce and pour the whole mixture over the roast.
Provided by LawrenceKansasPerson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub pork roast all over with onion soup mix and place roast in the slow cooker. Pour cranberry sauce over roast.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove roast to a platter, reserving juices in the slow cooker.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk flour into melted butter to form a paste. Pour reserved juices from the slow cooker into the butter mixture, whisking constantly, until gravy lightens in color and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve gravy alongside roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 506.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
TANGY SLOW COOKER PORK ROAST
This recipe is a favorite with my husband. I usually serve it with buttered egg noodles and sugar snap peas.
Provided by K
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Arrange onion slices evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker, and then place the roast on top of the onion. In a bowl, mix together water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and hot sauce; pour over roast.
- Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 482.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
Tips:
- For a flavorful and tender pork blade roast, choose a roast with good marbling.
- Sear the roast in a hot skillet before slow cooking to add depth of flavor.
- Use a variety of seasonings and spices to create a flavorful rub for the roast.
- Add vegetables and liquids to the slow cooker to create a flavorful braising liquid.
- Cook the roast on low for 8-10 hours or until it is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the roast with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
Pork blade roast is a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be easily cooked in a slow cooker. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and comforting meal that your family and friends will love. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, a slow cooker pork blade roast is a great option for a simple and satisfying meal.
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