There is something mighty comforting about a slow cooker supper, especially on a day when you want a hearty meal without standing over the stove. This 5-ingredient slow cooker pork dinner turns a bag of frozen pork roast chunks and a few pantry staples into tender, savory meat with rich juices, the sort of no-fuss meal that feels right at home on a Midwestern table. It is practical cooking at its best, the kind that stretches simple ingredients into something memorable and satisfying.
Serve this pork over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or hot rice so none of the good cooking juices go to waste. A side of green beans, glazed carrots, corn, or a simple applesauce makes it feel like a full supper, and warm dinner rolls are always welcome for mopping up the gravy-like sauce.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Veterans Day Dinner
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 1/2 to 3 pounds frozen pork roast chunks
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1. Place the frozen pork roast chunks in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker in an even layer.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture over the pork, making sure the pieces are well coated. Cover with the lid.
4. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the pork is very tender and easy to break apart with a fork.
5. Stir gently, break the pork into smaller pieces if you like, and serve hot with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Variations & Tips
Make It Heartier: Add baby carrots and small potatoes during the last 4 to 5 hours of cooking on low so your side dish cooks right along with the pork.
For a Thicker Gravy: If you want a more spoonable gravy, remove the lid during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking, or stir in a small cornstarch slurry until the juices thicken.
Flavor Swap: Cream of chicken or cream of celery soup can stand in for cream of mushroom if that is what you have in the cupboard, and both give a fine old-fashioned supper flavor.
Food Safety Note: For best results, separate the frozen pork chunks as much as possible before adding them so they cook more evenly, and always check that the pork is fully tender and piping hot before serving.