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Garlic Herb Pork Roast
A slow cooker garlic herb pork roast cooked low with garlic, herbs, and broth until tender.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
420
min
Total Time
6
SERVINGS
Slow Cooker
METHOD
Why It Works
A garlic-herb rub seasons the roast as it slow-cooks. Cooking low in broth keeps it tender and creates a savory base for gravy.
Quick Fixes
Roast dry: keep it in the broth and don't overcook a lean cut.
Want gravy: thicken the juices with a cornstarch slurry.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian herb blend
Sauce
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables
How to Make It
1
Rub the pork with salt, pepper, garlic, the Italian herb blend, and olive oil.
2
Scatter the onion in the slow cooker and set the pork on top.
3
Pour the broth around the roast.
4
Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours until tender.
5
Rest the roast 10 minutes.
6
Slice and spoon the juices over.
Store
Store up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat
Reheat in the cooking juices to keep it moist.
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Avo's Tip
Spoon the herby cooking juices over the sliced roast, or thicken them into a quick gravy.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• What cut should I use?
A pork loin roast stays sliceable; pork shoulder gives a more pull-apart texture.
• Can I add vegetables?
Yes. Add potatoes and carrots to cook alongside.
• How do I serve it?
Sliced with the juices, over mashed potatoes, or with roasted vegetables.
Garlic Herb Pork Roast
Ingredients
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3 lb pork loin roast
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Italian herb blend
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1 yellow onion, sliced
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1
Rub the pork with salt, pepper, garlic, the Italian herb blend, and olive oil.
2
Scatter the onion in the slow cooker and set the pork on top.
3
Pour the broth around the roast.
4
Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours until tender.
5
Rest the roast 10 minutes.
6
Slice and spoon the juices over.
10
min
active
420
min
total
6
servings
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