Slow Cooker Pork Roast

This Slow Cooker Pork Roast is melt-in-your-mouth tender, simmered in a soy-hoisin-garlic sauce with a touch of ginger. Easy, comforting, and absolutely killer with wasabi mashed potatoes on the side.

This is the time that everybody is looking for Thanksgiving recipes right now, but since I recently made this and it was such a success at home I wanted to share my newest slow cooked pork roast recipe.

Let’s be honest here, pork roast has a bad rep for being dry and boring. Not this one.

This version gets the VIP treatment: it’s slow-cooked for hours in a rich, savory sauce that hits all the right notes – garlic, ginger, soy, a touch of hoisin, a little Worcestershire for depth, and (because I can’t help myself) a squeeze of ketchup for balance. It’s the kind of “set it and forget it” dinner that tastes like you spent hours hovering over the stove when really, your slow cooker did all the work.

The magic starts with a simple whisk-together sauce; chicken stock, soy, hoisin, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and a little cornstarch for thickening later. Slice up a yellow onion, toss it in, add a little butter for good measure, then nestle that pork roast in and let time do its thing. Six to eight hours later, you’ve got tender, fall-apart pork with a glossy, flavorful sauce that begs to be ladled over something creamy.

Speaking of creamy, don’t skip the wasabi mashed potatoes. They’re the perfect pairing – smooth, buttery potatoes with just enough wasabi kick to cut through the richness of the pork. It’s balance. It’s harmony. It’s dinner that tastes like you’re showing off when really, you’re just smart.

🍽️ What To Serve With Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Looking for the perfect sides to go with your Slow Cooker Pork Roast? Whether you’re in the mood for something creamy, crunchy, or straight-up carb heaven, I’ve got you covered. These easy side dishes round out the meal, soak up all that incredible sauce, and make this slow cooker dinner feel a little more special — without any extra effort.

1. Wasabi Mashed Potatoes – My pick for this, hands down. They’re buttery, smooth, and have just enough wasabi to cut through the richness of that soy-hoisin-garlic sauce. Basically, mashed potatoes with a personality.

2. Roasted Green Beans or Broccoli – Toss them with olive oil, a little salt, and a splash of soy sauce to echo the flavors in the roast. Bonus points if you sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

3. Yeast Rolls – Soft, fluffy, carb-loaded perfection. They soak up all that glossy pork gravy like it’s their job – because it is.

4. Jalapeño Corn Soufflé – If you want to level things up (and you know I’m always here for that), this creamy-spicy side adds a little Southern comfort and a pop of color to the plate.

5. Simple Cucumber Salad – A quick palate cleanser that’s crisp, cool, and balances all the rich, savory vibes happening on your plate.

Pair it all with a glass of red (or a crisp hard cider if you’re feeling seasonal), and you’ve got yourself the ultimate comfort dinner that basically cooks itself.

The wasabi mashed potatoes are AMAZING, and I’m urging you, even if you’re skeptical, to try them. I promise you’ll be glad you did. They aren’t as “out-there” as you may think. 

If there was ever a dinner that proves that “low effort” doesn’t mean “low flavor,” it’s this one. A slow cooker, a few pantry staples, and a pork roast are all it takes to turn a random Tuesday into comfort food heaven. Whether you’re ladling it over wasabi mashed potatoes or sopping it up with a soft roll, this dish hits that perfect balance of cozy and crave-worthy.

If you make this Slow Cooker Pork Roast (and you absolutely should), tag me on Instagram @dixiechikcooks or drop a comment below – I love seeing what you’re cooking up. And if easy, flavor-packed dinners are your jam, sign up for my newsletter Whisk, Please for more recipes that’ll make your weeknights a whole lot tastier.

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Slow Cooked Pork Roast

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

Slow Cooker Pork Roast simmered in a rich soy-hoisin sauce with garlic and ginger. Easy comfort food with serious flavor - perfect over wasabi mashed potatoes!

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Ingredients

For the Pork:

• 3-4 pound pork roast
• 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp hoisin
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ cup and ¼ cup chicken stock

For the Wasabi Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
• ½ cup butter
• 1 tbsp wasabi paste, more to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• ¼ cup mayo
• ¼ cup whole milk, more if needed
• 1 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

For the Pork:

1. Combine all ingredients except for the pork and onion slices, whisking to combine.
2. Whisk ¼ cup chicken stock and cornstarch together to make a slurry.
3. Put the roast with the onion in a slow cooker and then pour in the sauce and slurry.
4. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

For the Wasabi Mashed Potatoes:

1. Fill a large pot with water about halfway.
2. Peel potatoes and cut in half, adding potatoes to the pot of water as you work.
3. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium high. Boil for 10-15 minutes until fork tender.
4. Drain, then mash potatoes with remaining ingredients.
5. Salt & pepper to taste.

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