Transform a humble pork shoulder into melt-in-your-mouth magic with this effortless slow cooker recipe. Just a handful of ingredients, minimal prep, and hours of savory aroma filling your kitchen—this is comfort food at its finest.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
Fork-tender texture that practically falls apart
Set-it-and-forget-it simplicity—your slow cooker does the heavy lifting
Customizable add-ins for a full one-pot meal
🧂 Ingredients
Category Ingredient Amount
Base Pork shoulder roast 5 pounds
Sweet onions, sliced 2 large
McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix 2 tablespoons
Salt 1 teaspoon
Chicken broth 2 cups
Optional Add-ins Baby potatoes As desired
Carrots As desired
Fresh herbs To taste
Black pepper To taste
Garlic cloves Whole or minced, as preferred
🍽️ Instructions
Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Layer sliced onions evenly on the bottom.
Pat pork roast dry with paper towels.
Combine seasoning mix and salt; rub generously over pork.
Place pork on top of the onion bed.
Pour chicken broth around the roast (avoid pouring directly on top).
Cover and cook:
HIGH for 6–7 hours
LOW for 9–10 hours
Check for doneness— meat should shred easily with a fork.
Remove roast and let rest for 10 minutes.
Shred, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Want to elevate it further? Toss in baby potatoes and carrots during the last few hours of cooking for a hearty, all-in-one meal. 🌿