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A platter of tender sliced pork roast topped with rich brown gravy and fresh herbs.

Crock Pot Pork Roast and Gravy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder roast
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large onion , sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 0.25 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarc h

Instructions
 

  • Season the pork roast on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  • Place the sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Place the pork roast on top of the onions.
  • Pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and easily shreds.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker and set aside to rest.
  • Strain the cooking liquids into a saucepan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cold water and cornstarch to create a slurry.
  • Bring the cooking liquids to a simmer over medium heat and whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
  • Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened and serve gravy over the sliced or shredded pork.