Easy Boston Butt Slow Cooker Recipe
Description
Boston butt slow cooker is an easy and delicious way to cook a pork roast. This recipe is perfect for those busy days when you don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen preparing a meal. The slow cooker does all of the work for you, leaving you with tender, juicy pork that is full of flavor. It is a great way to feed a large crowd or to just enjoy a cozy family dinner. The combination of spices and herbs used in this recipe give the pork a unique and delicious flavor that everyone will love.
This recipe is also very versatile. You can easily adjust the amount of spices and herbs to suit your taste. You can also add in additional vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, or onions to give the dish more flavor and texture. This recipe is also great for meal prepping. You can easily make a large batch of this slow cooker pork and have leftovers for the week.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 1 5-7 pound Boston Butt Pork Roast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
1. Begin by seasoning the pork roast. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Rub the seasoning all over the pork roast.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned pork roast in the skillet and sear for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the outside is lightly browned.
3. Place the seared pork roast in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth or water over the pork.
4. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
5. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
6. Serve the shredded pork with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need the following equipment:
- Slow Cooker
- Large Skillet
- Small Bowl
- Two Forks
Notes
If you are meal prepping, you can easily double or triple this recipe and store the cooked pork in the refrigerator or freezer for later. The pork will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you want to have a bit more sauce with your pork, you can add in a tablespoon of tomato paste to the slow cooker along with the chicken broth or water.
Nutrition
One serving of this Boston Butt Slow Cooker Recipe is approximately 150 calories. It is a great source of protein and is low in fat and carbohydrates. This recipe is also a great source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Iron.
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