Recipes and Cooking Slow Cooker Meals 17 Hearty Slow Cooker Pork Recipes for Delicious Meals Any Day By Karla Walsh and Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Andy Lyons These slow cooker pork recipes range from juicy, slow-simmered sandwich fillings to tender pork roast. We've got them in every style, too (think spicy, Italian-seasoned, and Mexican-inspired). Whichever you choose, any of these delicious pork slow cooker recipes will leave you and anyone at your table feeling satisfied. 01 of 17 Pork Carnitas Tacos with Cherry-Chipotle Salsa View Recipe Blaine Moats Translated to "little meats" in Spanish, carnitas is a Mexican shredded pork dish traditionally cooked in lard (though you can use oil). This slow cooker pork shoulder recipe simmers all day with a lovely spice rub (cumin, oregano, chile powder, and cinnamon). Oh, some cherries and garlic get in there as well to enhance the flavor even more. Topped with a tangy-smoky salsa, you'll crave this delicious recipe regularly. 02 of 17 Italian Pork Roast View Recipe Blaine Moats Change-up your typical Sunday roast recipe with this flavorful slow cooker pork roast (find the instructions after the stove top steps). Give the boneless pork shoulder a generous seasoning with a blend of herbs, crushed red pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Make sure to grab the largest slow cooker on hand. You're going to need the room for all the ingredients to fit. 03 of 17 Pork Ribs in Mole Verde View Recipe Karla Conrad The molé sauce gets its green hue from a blend of tomatillos, green chiles, serrano peppers, and a pile of fresh cilantro. Those bright flavors allow these slow cooker pork ribs to sing with Mexican-inspired flavor. After you remove the meat from the cooker, broil for 5 minutes to get the exterior nice and crispy. 04 of 17 Fruited Pork Chops View Recipe Blaine Moats This slow cooker pork chop recipe is infused with a sweet, tangy flavor thanks to barbecue sauce and a generous portion of dried fruit. You get to choose your fruit, too. Use whatever you want, but apricots, cranberries, and figs (or a combo!) are great options. Have some rolls or corn bread muffins on hand to sop up the delicious sauce. 05 of 17 One-Pot Cuban-Style Barbecue Pulled Pork View Recipe Adam Albright This slow cooker pork shoulder recipe is going to be an instant win at the table. Starring the flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich, the pork gets sauced up with a blend of tomatoes, molasses, vinegar, and spices. Top with some pickles for extra crunch and tang. Short on time? You can also make this one in a pressure cooker! 06 of 17 Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas View Recipe Andy Lyons Low in carbs, high in protein, and full of flavor, this pulled pork slow cooker recipe makes for an ideal healthy lunch or dinner. Pop the meat and seasonings in the slow cooker right when you wake up, crank the heat to high, and come back five hours later to shred and serve with tomato-avocado salsa. Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes That Make Nutritious Eating Easy 07 of 17 Thai Pork Shredded Tacos with Sriracha Slaw View Recipe Andy Lyons Slow cooker tacos? Yes, please! Make pulled pork in the slow cooker seasoned with a taste of Thailand by simmering it in lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Top each stuffed taco with a spicy Sriracha slaw. 08 of 17 Apple-Bourbon Country-Style Pork Ribs View Recipe Peter Krumhardt Give your slow cooker pork ribs some fall flair! Here the meat gets tons of flavor with a saucy combo of bourbon, apple jelly, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce. After a couple hours in the slow cooker to give the ribs time to cook, add a few tart fresh apples for more flavor. Strain those precious juices to serve alongside for extra sauciness. 09 of 17 Pork Stew with Gremolata View Recipe Jason Donnelly This slow cooker pork stew is packed with a fresh veggie medley of carrots, celery, and onion. The thyme-infused broth features a bit of white wine for richness. Be prepared: the smells that ensue from this cozy slow cooker stew recipe will have you ready to dive in spoon first. 10 of 17 Jerk Pork Wraps with Lime Mayo View Recipe Blaine Moats The warm, spicy, and herbal notes from jerk seasoning (allspice, thyme, red pepper, cloves) really make this slow cooker pulled pork shine. If you don't have any jerk seasoning on hand, make your own using our recipe. Serve on warmed tortillas with homemade lime mayo, a few slices of fresh mango, bell peppers, and lettuce. 11 of 17 Pulled Pork with Root Beer Sauce View Recipe Blaine Moats You've may have served root beer with sliders, but have you ever served it in sliders? In this pulled pork slow cooker recipe, root beer and chili sauce balance each other out for a hint of both sweet and spicy. How to Shred Meat Using the Most Basic of Tools 12 of 17 Braised Pork Sandwiches with Berry-Basil Sauce View Recipe Blaine Moats Braising meat is one of the easiest ways to transform even the toughest cuts of meat to fork-tender delights. In this slow cooker pork recipe, we've infused pork top loin roast with a tangy berry sauce made from blueberries, raspberry preserves, and balsamic vinegar. 13 of 17 Green Chili Stew View Recipe Blaine Moats For a delicious boneless pork loin slow cooker recipe, look no further than this hearty stew. The extra few minutes to brown the pork before adding to the slow cooker are well spent in this recipe. Browning brings out the flavor of the meat and adds appealing color. 14 of 17 Southwest Pork Chops View Recipe Kim Cornelison These slow cooker pork chops have a Southwestern flair thanks to salsa, corn, and Tex-Mex-style chili beans. Prep time is only 15 minutes, so it's the perfect recipe for busy weeknight dinners. Top with cilantro and serve with rice or corn bread. 15 of 17 Apricot Chipotle Pork Ribs View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Fans of sweet heat will love the homemade smoky sauce for these slow cooker pork ribs. The trick to whipping up the easy sauce (and keeping the prep time low) is using bottled chili sauce, apricot preserves, and chipotle chile peppers in adobo. It's a 5-ingredient dinner that's worth getting your hands messy to enjoy. 16 of 17 Slow Cooker Green Chile Stew View Recipe Jason Donnelly When it's too cold to go outside, this slow cooker pork stew will warm you right up. To add some natural thickness to your stew, try mashing some of the beans with a potato masher. This is also the perfect make-ahead recipe for those days you know you'll be too busy to cook. 17 of 17 Spicy Pulled Pork View Recipe Scott Little Dr. Pepper (yes, the soda!) is the secret ingredient in the sauce for this barbecue pulled pork recipe made in your slow cooker. The sweetness is a nice counterpoint to the heat of the spicy barbecue sauce that coats each bite of juicy pork. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit