Best 6 Slow Cooker Pork With Mushrooms And Barley Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary journey with our slow-cooker pork with mushrooms and barley. This delectable dish combines succulent pork shoulder, earthy mushrooms, and wholesome barley, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. The pork becomes fall-apart tender, while the mushrooms and barley absorb the rich flavors of the broth, creating a symphony of taste and texture in every bite. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Whether you prefer the classic combination of pork, mushrooms, and barley, or seek a lighter version with chicken or vegetables, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us on this culinary adventure and savor the warmth and nourishment of this slow-cooked masterpiece.

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A NICE SLOW-COOKED PORK



A Nice Slow-Cooked Pork image

Tender pork stewed all day in a crockpot with rosemary, mushrooms, onions, sherry, and potatoes. Simple and delicious, it's easy to make and easy to customize. If you're in a hurry and don't want to chop potatoes, or if it all doesn't fit in the crockpot, you could serve the dish with mashed or boiled potatoes later instead.

Provided by Lori Evans

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup sherry
3 cups peeled, chopped potatoes
2 cups pearl onions
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the pork roast in a slow cooker. Pour in the vegetable broth and sherry. Mix in the potatoes, onions, mushrooms, rosemary, and pepper.
  • Cover, and cook on Low at least 8 hours, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 630.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

PORK WITH MUSHROOMS AND BARLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking barley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 leeks (white and light green parts only), chopped
3 carrots, chopped
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Cook the barley as the label directs. Cover and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce with 2 teaspoons brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add the pork, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Whisk the chicken broth, cornstarch and the remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms, leeks, carrots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Return the pork to the skillet and add the broth mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with the barley; top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams

SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO



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This entree is vegetarian, but the mushrooms make it hearty enough for non-vegetarians too. The flavors are perfect for the colder weather of fall.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
8 ounces carrots, finely chopped
3 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
1 ounce Parmesan, grated (2/3 cup)
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the barley and thyme and cook, stirring, until the barley is just golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker and add the carrots, broth, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on high until the liquid is absorbed and the carrots and barley are tender, about 3 hours.
  • Discard the thyme and stir in the Parmesan, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Thin out the risotto with warm water for desired consistency as needed. Top with parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

SLOW-COOKER PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BACON AND MUSHROOM GRAVY



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This delicious slow-cooker tenderloin dinner is accompanied by an irresistible bacon and mushroom gravy, wonderful for serving on top of pork and mashed potatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices applewood smoked bacon, chopped
1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb), trimmed of silver skin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Additional chopped fresh sage leaves and rosemary leaves for garnish, if desired
Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potato mix, prepared as directed on package, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 12 to 14 minutes or until bacon is crispy and browned. With slotted spoon, transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Add mushrooms to skillet with bacon drippings; cook over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
  • Season pork tenderloin with pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in skillet; add pork and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer pork to slow cooker. Add cooked bacon, soup, sage and rosemary to mushroom mixture in bowl; mix well. Pour on top of pork in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until thermometer inserted in center of pork reads at least 145°F. Remove from slow cooker to cutting board; cover and keep warm.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into mushroom gravy in slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thickened. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Slice pork and serve with mushroom gravy. Garnish with additional chopped sage and rosemary. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

CROCK POT PORK ROAST AND MUSHROOMS



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Make and share this Crock Pot Pork Roast and Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark H.

Categories     Pork

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -5 lbs pork roast
McCormick's seasoning salt
chili powder
garlic powder
onion powder
black pepper
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (14 ounce) can beef consomme
1 -2 lb fresh mushrooms (sliced or halved)

Steps:

  • Season pork roast liberally on all sides with seasoning salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Allow the roast to sit for 15-30 minutes so that seasonings and meat get to know each other better.
  • Stir together 1 can of Golden Mushroom soup and cream of mushroom soup and pour into crock pot.
  • Place seasoned pork roast into crock pot atop soup mixture.
  • Pour second can of golden mushroom soup over pork roast.
  • Cover the pork roast with the sliced/halved mushrooms.
  • Pour can of beef consommé over mushrooms.
  • Season mushrooms to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook on low setting for about 8 hours.
  • Remove roast from crock pot (it will be very tender).
  • Use the juices in the crock pot as gravy for the pork roast and mashed potatoes.
  • You can use it just as it is, which is what we do, or adjust it to however you like gravy (e.g. add flour or cornstarch, remove fat, etc).

CROCK POT PORK CHOPS AND MUSHROOMS



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From 101 Things To Do With A Slow Cooker, this is a simple meal and the sauce is good over mashed potatoes.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
2 medium onions, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, sliced, drained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Place meat in greased 3 1/2 to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Top with onions and mushrooms.
  • In a separate bowl, combine soup mix, water, and soup.
  • Pour over mushrooms and pork chops.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours.

Tips for Making Slow Cooker Pork with Mushrooms and Barley:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add depth of flavor to the dish. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. If you do, the pork and barley won't cook evenly.
  • Cook the pork and barley on low for 6-8 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
  • Add the vegetables during the last hour of cooking. This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the pork and barley with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker pork with mushrooms and barley is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pork. The pork and barley are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and herbs. The dish is then served with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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