Easy Slow-Cooked Pork Roast: It’s So Delicious, They’ll Think It’s Gourmet!

(Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free & Dairy-Free Option)

With Just 8 Ingredients!

I recently had some friends over for dinner and wanted to make something that required minimal work. You know how it is. The last thing you want to do when you have guests over is to be stuck in the kitchen cooking, right?

I bought a half of a pasture-raised hog from a local rancher a while back and happened to still have a few pork roasts in my freezer already. Although you can buy organic pasture-raised pork in the grocery store, I would highly recommend finding a rancher near you that sells pork products. They are the tastiest and are usually cheaper than buying a small portion at a time in the store.

What’s in a Slow-Cooked Pork Roast?

My recipe includes the following 8 ingredients:

Pork

As I mentioned, I chose a pasture-raised pork roast. The cut I used was Boston Butt, but any cut would probably work. I always buy pork that is organic and was humanely raised. It’s best to look for brands that not only say they are organic, but also hormone-free, antibiotic-free, non-GMO, etc. I do this because I believe that the addition of added hormones and antibiotics has a negative effect on our health when eaten. I also believe in eating animals that have lived a happy life.

Seasonings

You probably have all of the above seasonings in your spice cabinet already. If not, they are easy enough to find. Consider buying organically grown herbs to use that are non-GMO. You can find them from your natural neighborhood grocery store, on Amazon or at Mountain Rose Herbs.

Extra Fat

I chose to add a little extra pork lard to my roast to make it extra tasty and tender. However, you could use butter or nothing at all. Pork is generally pretty fatty and it may not be necessary. But since we follow a Ketogenic diet and love our good fats, I was liberal with the fat!

Time Saving Tips

I knew I wouldn’t have time to cut up the roast to serve it up when it was done, so I decided to do the cutting the day before. I was so glad I did. Feeding hungry kids is always a challenge and anything I can do ahead of time helps!

I also decided to season the meat overnight, so that in the morning I just had to transfer everything in the crock pot and press start. It was so easy. And it was SO good, I was glad I doubled the recipe!

What to serve with it?

I served this with a salad and some Roasted Garlic Cabbage. But this pork would really taste great with any number of vegetables. Try adding steamed broccoli, roasted Brussel sprouts or even a mix of your favorite cooked vegetables. It also tastes delicious with a pork gravy served on top.

Pork roast presented on a white plate with a green ivy design, served with a side of roasted Brussel sprouts.

I am always looking for delicious and nutritious meals that are on the table quick. And this one can feed a lot of people with little work. I will most definitely be adding this to our meal rotation, whenever we have pork roasts in the freezer. I hope you find this one works for you, too!

Easy Slow-Cooked Pork Roast (Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free & Dairy-Free Option)

This Slow-Cooked Pork Roast recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser! And it's even more pleasing that it's super easy to make. Enjoy!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Servings 6

Calories 766.5 kcal

Equipment

Crock Pot
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Measuring Spoons
Mixing bowl
Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

3 Pounds Pork Roast (Boston Butt or Picnic), cubed
2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
2 tsp Dried Thyme
2 tsp Dried Sage
2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 Bay Leaf
2 Tbsp Pork Lard or Butter

Instructions

Rinse the pork roast and pat dry. Cut into cubes.
Place the pork, salt, thyme, sage, garlic powder and ginger in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.
Transfer seasoned pork to crock pot. Add a bay leaf and some pork lard (or butter). Cook on low for 6-8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).
Mix well and serve with a delicious salad and vegetable of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Tip: Cube the pork and season it the night before you plan to make this recipe. In the morning, it’ll be super easy to transfer the pork to the crock pot and start cooking. You won’t have to do anything until you come home and steam up some veggies to serve with it. Piece of cake!

Nutrition Facts (SparkPeople.com)

6 Servings

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 766.5
Total Fat 59.2 g
Saturated Fat 21.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 26.4 g
Cholesterol 217.5 mg
Sodium 159.1 mg
Potassium 754.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 1.1 g
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 53.4 g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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