2 Ingredient Crock Pot Pork Roast

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 07/13/21
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 8 hrs
Total: 8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
316 Calories
13g Fat
6g Carbs
41g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 737mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 41g
Vitamin C 2mg 8%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 767mg 16%
*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.)

Spice up your slow cooker meal with this zesty salsa-covered pork roast recipe. It's simple to make and the perfect weeknight dish that's sure to please the family.

This basic recipe simply calls for adding a tomato-based salsa to the slower cooker with your pork roast. Yet, you can quickly customize it—just add your own seasonings or chopped chile peppers to give it an extra kick.

The roast can be shredded and used for sandwiches, or to fill corn or flour tortillas, enchiladas, or burritos. You can use your own homemade salsa (there is a recipe suggestion below), which will make the dish even better. If you're looking for a lighter salsa, give corn salsa with peppers recipe a try.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, or trimmed boneless pork shoulder

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 2 cups fresh tomato salsa, homemade or store-bought

Steps to Make It

  1. Place the roast in slow cooker. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and then cover with the salsa.

  2. Add any additional seasonings as desired. Cumin, chili powder, or a taco seasoning blend are nice options. Add finely chopped jalapeno peppers if you like extra spice.

  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the roast is fork tender.

A Quick and Fresh Salsa To Try

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of chopped and seeded tomatoes with 1 clove of finely minced garlic. Add a few tablespoons of chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of minced jalapeño pepper, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, and the juice of a small lime. Add salt and pepper to taste and blend everything together.

More Homecooked Pork Loin Ideas for Dinner

It can be easy to get stuck with the same pork loin recipe. You know your family loves it, so why mess with perfection, right? Even something as simple as a roast could use a little pizazz, though—here are a few easy and delicious pork loin recipe ideas.