In my years of cooking, I have found many amazing slow cooker pork recipes! I’ve been married for 22 years and I don’t think I started experimenting with slow cooker pork recipes until about 8 years ago. My husband claimed he didn’t like pork (except for pepperoni and breakfast sausage) and I wasn’t brave enough to try it out with him. I was a young, inexperienced cook and really had no idea what I was doing.
After being a blogger for a while, often cooking slow cooker recipes, I finally decided that it was time that I find some slow cooker pork recipes. I’ve been trying many different slow cooker pork recipes and I’ve found that they are all so delicious! My husband has since converted over to loving pork and realizes that he should have been eating the other white meat all along. He probably even loves it more than chicken. Imagine that!
50+ Slow Cooker Pork Recipes
Below, I have listed over 50 Slow Cooker Pork recipes. They range from pork roast to pork tenderloin to pulled pork to bacon to sausage to ham. Who would’ve thought we could find such an amazing variety!
Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipes
Slow Cooker Coconut Pork Curry
Easy Pork Carnitas – ONLY 3 Ingredients!
How do you Cook a Pork Roast in a Slow Cooker?
Each of the above recipes will show you how to cook a pork roast in the slow cooker, but if you’re looking for general instructions, I will give you a quick overview.
- Season your pork roast
- If cooking with onions, put them on the bottom.
- Place the pork roast on top of the onions.
- Pour your sauce over the top of the pork roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Do I need to add water to a pork roast in a slow cooker?
No, you don’t have to add liquid to the slow cooker before you cook it. As you cook your pork roast in the slow cooker, it will naturally draw juices out of it. However, it will not hurt to add some liquid to help with the moisture and flavoring of the pork roast as it cooks. I’ve done it both ways, with good results.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipes
Pork Chops Marinade for Slow Cooker or Grill
Herbed Pork Chops in the Slow Cooker
Crockpot Creamy Bacon Ranch Pork Chops
Can you cook frozen pork chops in a slow cooker?
Crock-Pot.com says: “Frozen meats: Can be cooked in a slow cooker, however, it is best to use the following guidelines: Add at least 1 cup of warm liquid to the stoneware before placing meat in the stoneware. Do not preheat the slow cooker. Cook recipes containing frozen meats for an additional 4 to 6 hours on Low, or an additional 2 hours on High.”
I agree, that they can be cooked in the slow cooker, but I’ve found that an extra hour on high or an extra 2 hours on low is usually sufficient, unless you have a very thick piece of meat. Keep in mind that cooking frozen meat in the slow cooker produces more liquid.
How long do pork chops take in a slow cooker?
It depends on how thick the meat that you are cooking is. If you are using a thin cut, you won’t have to cook it as long as a thick cut. Typically, I cook my pork chops in the slow cooker for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipes
BBQ Pork Sliders with Garlic Aioli
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
What is the best cut of meat for Pulled Pork?
Typically you would use a pork shoulder roast, however if you cannot find that, you can just as easily use a Boston Butt. Both choices will be delicious!
What do you have with pulled pork?
There are many different sides you can have with pulled pork sandwiches. Here are some of our favorites
- baked beans
- coleslaw
- corn on the cob
- french fries
- onions rings
- potato salad
- potato chips
- carrot sticks
- macaroni & cheese
- pickled okra
Slow Cooker Pork Loin or Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin & Veggies
Maple Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin
Honey Mustard Pork Loin & Rice
What is the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin?
Many people get pork loin and pork tenderloin confused, but they are actually 2 different cuts of meat. The main difference is that pork loin and pork tenderloin are not cut from the same part of the animal. They even look different. Pork tenderloin is thin and small, and pork loin is wide enough that you can cut a steak from it. Typically, pork loins are sold as whole roasts.
Slow Cooker Pork Ribs
How long do ribs take in slow cooker?
Every pork ribs recipe for the slow cooker I’ve seen has said to cook on low for 6-8 hours. In my opinion, 8 hours is better, because it ensures they get tender enough for the meat to fall off the bone easily.
What goes good with pork ribs?
In my opinion, I think that the same sides that goes with the Pulled Pork, would also go very well with the Pork Ribs.
Here are some of our favorites
- baked beans
- coleslaw
- corn on the cob
- french fries
- onions rings
- potato salad
- potato chips
- carrot sticks
- macaroni & cheese
- pickled okra
Slow Cooker Sausage Recipes (Smoked, Italian and ground)
Easy Crockpot Nachos with Sausage
Slow Cooker Sausage, Egg and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole
Cheesy Crockpot Sausage & Potatoes
Slow Cooker New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
Slow Cooker Bacon Recipes
You can’t have slow cooker pork recipes, without having bacon recipes added to the mix!
Can you cook bacon in a slow cooker?
No, I would not cook bacon in the slow cooker. Cook it in the oven or on the stove top first. Most slow cooker recipes use bacon as an added topping or something to add a little crunch to the recipe. Typically you will add it at the end. The exception would be if you had a bacon wrapped pork loin or something along those lines, then, the bacon would cook in the slow cooker, but it would not get very crispy. If you choose a recipe like this,
Slow Cooker Ham Recipes
Can you put a frozen ham in a slow cooker?
Crock-Pot.com says: “Frozen meats: Can be cooked in a slow cooker, however, it is best to use the following guidelines: Add at least 1 cup of warm liquid to the stoneware before placing meat in the stoneware. Do not preheat the slow cooker. Cook recipes containing frozen meats for an additional 4 to 6 hours on Low, or an additional 2 hours on High.”
I agree, that a frozen ham can be cooked in the slow cooker, but I’ve found that an extra hour on high or an extra 2 hours on low is usually sufficient. For a ham, I would probably do an extra 3 hours on low and an extra 2 hours on high, just to be safe. Keep in mind that cooking frozen meat in the slow cooker typically produces more liquid.
My Favorite Tools
I have this slow cooker in a different color, but I use it all the time and love it!
For pouring liquid ingredients in, I use my silicone measuring cup set all the time.
For shredding meat, I like to use these pulled pork shredder, meat claws:
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