Slow cooker pork shoulder recipe is an easy and flavor-filled meal for the family. The shredded pork is perfect resting on top of mashed potatoes with gravy or as a sandwich on a toasty sesame seed bun.
An Easy Crock Pot Dinner Recipe
The recipe is super easy and you can prep it in about 10 minutes. Plus, the meal will cook in the slow cooker while you’re at work or doing something else (and not worrying about dinner).
I love cooking dinner in the Crock Pot. You can get it ready in the morning in a matter of minutes and let it cook throughout the day.
You’ll come home to a wonderfully moist and flavorful dinner.
If you like this recipe, you’ll love this Slow cooker pork chops and gravy recipe and this slow cooker pot roast.
Be sure to watch the video to see how the pork shoulder roast recipe is made.
This pork shoulder with gravy recipe will feed a lot of people and it’s not terribly expensive, either. I will buy meat when it’s on sale and then freeze it until I am ready for it.
What Do I Need To Make This Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe?
- Crock Pot
- Medium-sized bowl
- Pork shoulder
- Can of cream of chicken soup
- Can of cream of mushroom soup
- Onion soup/dip mix
- Water
- Salt and pepper
- Flour
- Optional: side of mashed potatoes or buns for shredded pork sandwiches
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed below.
How Do I Make the Pork Shoulder Recipe?
- Add the cream of chicken and mushroom soups to a bowl.
- Next, add the onion soup/dip mix, salt, pepper, and water to the bowl and mix.
- Now, add the pork shoulder to a greased Crock Pot and pour the gravy mixture over the top.
- Set the Crock Pot for 8 hours on low and cover with the lid.
- After 8 hours, remove the meat and place into a large bowl. Remove all of the bones from the bowl and make sure there are no more bones in the Crock Pot. (You can check the temperature of the meat with a thermometer, which should read 145-degrees. If the pork falls apart easily, it is done).
- Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the liquid in the Crock Pot and whisk.
- Return the meat (without bones) to the Crock Pot, replace the lid and cook at least 45-minutes to one hour while the gravy thickens.
- Serve.
Need a delicious pork appetizer? Give cream cheese sausage balls with bacon a try.
How To Make Pork Shoulder With Gravy
Start by adding the cream of chicken soup to a medium-sized bowl.
Next, add the cream of mushroom soup to the bowl.
Now, add the onion soup/dip mix to the bowl.
The onion soup mix is packed full of flavor and will taste amazing.
Add the salt and pepper to the mix.
This looks like a ton of salt, but it’s not. It’s just an up close picture.
Salt and pepper are optional as the onion soup mix is already somewhat salty.
Pour the water into the ingredients and mix well.
Grease the Crock Pot with non-stick spray and add the pork shoulder.
Pour the gravy mixture over the top.
When the pork cooks, it will release a lot of liquid and sometimes it comes out thick, but if not you can add some flour after the cooking process, which is what I do in the pictures below.
Once you’re done cooking the pork, after about eight hours, remove the meat from the Crock Pot and place it into a large bowl.
Remove the bones from the slow cooker, and the bones from the bowl of pork.
You can see in the picture above that there’s quite a bit of liquid. If it’s not thick, you can add flour, as shown below.
How do I know when my pork is done?
There are a couple of ways to check if the pork is done. First, you can use a thermometer and if your pork is at or above the 145-degree mark, your food is done.
Just be sure not to allow the thermometer to touch the bone or you will get an incorrect reading.
Once the temp reaches 145-allow the meat to rest for several minutes before eating. (If you want fall-off the bone meat, you might need to cook it a little longer).
When the meat falls apart, it’s done. You will notice after at least eight hours of cooking on low heat that the pork will most likely be falling apart when you lift it with a fork.
If it’s not, you can cook it longer until it does fall apart.
Remove all of the bones. While cooking, the bones help give the dish a lot of flavor, plus there is collagen in the bones and that is so healthy for you.
While the pork is in the bowl and you’ve removed the bones, add some flour to the liquid, which will help it thicken.
Whisk the flour and return the pork to the slow cooker for at least 45-minutes to one hour.
This will give the gravy time to thicken and cook more.
Once you’ve cooked the meat, remove it and serve over mashed potatoes, or add to a bun for dinner.
Spoon the gravy over the top and you have a great meal.
Other sides that go well with pork shoulder:
- Funeral potatoes are easy to make and taste so fantastic.
- After you eat this Moist Jiffy Cornbread recipe you will never make it any other way.
- Slow cooker glazed carrots with brown sugar is another easy side dish to make.
Seasoning and Flavoring Options for Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder
One of the great things about this slow cooker dish is the versatility it offers. Here are a few ideas of how to change things up a little:
- Asian-inspired – season the pork with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a little brown sugar. It will make it deliciously sweet and savory. Serve with steamed rice of noodles.
- Mexican-inspired – add some kick to your pork shoulder by adding chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. This combination of flavors will give the meat smoky, earthy flavors that are perfect for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
- Mediterranean-inspired – season the pork shoulder with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Pair it with some roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- BBQ-Inspired – cover the shoulder with a homemade bbq rub. Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne pepper for a sweet and smoky seasoning that will make your pork shoulder irresistible.
Should I Cook Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder On High Or Low?
Pork shoulder will be more tender if you cook it on the low slow cooker setting.
Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Recipe
Check out the slow cooker pork shoulder recipe card below, grab those ingredients, and start cooking! This is a great meal for the entire family and I think you’ll really love it.
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Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Recipe
Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
Slow cooker pork shoulder recipe is the perfect meal for the family. The shredded pork is perfect resting on top of mashed potatoes with gravy or as a sandwich on a toasty sesame seed bun. The recipe is easy and will cook while you're at work or away from home in the Crock Pot.
Ingredients
- 1 - 4 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt roast)
- 1 - 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1 - 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 - 2 oz. pack onion soup/dip mix
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tbs. flour to thicken gravy
Instructions
- Add the cans of chicken and mushroom soup to a medium-sized bowl.
- Next, add the onion soup/dip mix, salt, pepper, and water. Mix well.
- Place the pork shoulder in the greased Crock Pot.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the pork.
- Close the lid and set the Crock Pot for 8 hours on low.
- After the pork shoulder cooks, remove the meat from the Crock Pot and place it into a large bowl.
- Remove the bones from the bowl of pork and the Crock Pot. Dispose of the bones.
- If the gravy is too runny, add two tablespoons of flour and whisk.
- Add the meat back to the Crock Pot and replace the cover.
- Allow the meal to cook at least one more hour to allow the gravy to thicken.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 493Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 474mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 36g
Nutrition is approximate.
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