Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Roast with Rich Homemade Glaze
Tender, juicy, and bursting with sweet and savory flavor, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Roast is the ultimate comfort meal. The pork slow-cooks until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, then gets coated in a glossy honey garlic glaze that’s perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
– 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) pork shoulder or pork loin roast
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
Honey Garlic Sauce
– ½ cup honey
– ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
– 6 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp ketchup
– 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Glaze
– 2 tbsp cornstarch
– 2 tbsp cold water
For Serving
– Roasted carrots
– Baby potatoes
– Green beans or broccoli
– Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season the pork roast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. For extra flavor, sear it in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
3. Place the pork roast in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
5. Remove the roast and keep it warm. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan.
6. Mix the cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick, glossy, and rich.
7. Slice or shred the pork, drizzle generously with the honey garlic glaze, and serve alongside roasted vegetables with extra sauce on the side.
Tips
– Add onions and carrots to the slow cooker for even more flavor.
– Leftovers make amazing sandwiches, wraps, or rice bowls.
– Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds for a beautiful finishing touch.
Sweet, garlicky, unbelievably juicy, and packed with flavor—this slow cooker pork roast is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
