Crock Pot Garlic Pork Roast

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Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen is a journalist, quick-cooking and slow-cooking expert, and accomplished cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in testing and developing recipes.
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Updated on 09/5/19
pork roast, potatoes and carrots
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 8 hrs
Total: 8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
596 Calories
27g Fat
37g Carbs
51g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 596
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 609mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Protein 51g
Calcium 111mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This rich and savory pork roast is full of flavor, and it's easily customizable. Increase or decrease the number of garlic cloves according to your personal taste. You'll have an opportunity to try it several ways because chances are this is a recipe you'll be making time and time again.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. boneless pork loin roast
  • 6 cloves garlic (slivered)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. horseradish
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 16 oz. bag baby carrots
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Steps to Make It

  1. With sharp knife, make holes in pork roast and stuff holes with half of the garlic cloves. Sprinkle salt and pepper over roast.

  2. Brown in olive oil in heavy skillet over medium heat, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. Mix horseradish and mustard in small bowl and spread over roast.

  4. Place remaining garlic, baby carrots, onion, and potatoes in 4 to 5-quart crock pot. Arrange pork roast on top. Pour chicken broth over all. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until pork roast is tender and thoroughly cooked.