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Slow Cooker Sweet Pork

Slow Cooker Sweet Pork cooks low and slow to create the most moist and flavorful pork. We've included slow cooker, instant pot, and oven instructions so you can choose your preferred cooking method.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Pork
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

  • 3-5 pound boneless pork butt roast
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

Sweet Salsa

  • 16 ounces salsa
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cumin optional

Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Place the pork butt into the base of a 6 quart slow cooker. Rub the garlic, salt, and pepper all over the pork.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Drain off at least half of the grease and juices.
  • Pour sweet salsa mixture onto the pork and let cook for another 1-2 hours until pork shreds easily.

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Rub the garlic, salt and pepper all over the roast. Pour the sweet salsa mixture onto the seasoned pork. Place into an electric pressure cooker or instant pot.
  • Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute natural release. Then, switch the release valve to the venting position. Remove lid once steam has stopped coming out. If the roast is larger than 5 pounds, add on extra time.  Ladle out any excess grease.

Oven Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place roast into a 5-7 quart oven-safe pot with lid, or use a roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil later. Place the pork roast into the pot and rub the garlic, salt, and pepper all over to coat. Pour the sweet salsa mixture onto the seasoned pork.
  • Cover with lid or tightly cover with aluminum foil. Roast at 225 degrees for 6 hours. Pour the sweet salsa mixture onto the pork, cover, and let cook for another 1-2 hours, until pork shreds easily with a fork. Ladle out about half of the drippings. Shred in the pan and mix with juices.

Sweet Salsa

  • Add salsa, brown sugar, and cumin into a bowl. Stir together until combined.

Notes

Topping Ideas to Make Sweet Pork Into A Salad:

  • Greens
  • Shredded Pork
  • Cilantro Ranch Dressing (or other favorite dressing)
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Fresh Pico
  • Tortilla Strips

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 2264mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg