Slow-Cooker Red Wine Braised Pork

By Lunds & Byerlys

October 1, 2024

This flavorful pork roast recipe cooks all day in the slow cooker. It’s a tasty meat-and-potatoes dinner without any hassle!


SERVINGS

6-8

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

6-10 hrs

Ingredients

  • 1
    4-7 pound pork shoulder roast
  • 2
    medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1
    tablespoon dried basil
  • 1
    tablespoon dried marjoram
  • 1
    tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1
    tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1
    teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3/4
    cup water
  • 1
    cup red wine (such as Cabernet)
  • 1
    pound red potatoes

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the roast and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Layer onions in the bottom of a large slow-cooker.

  3. 3

    Place the roast in slow-cooker; sprinkle half the spices over the roast and lightly rub them into the meat.

  4. 4

    Turn the roast over and season with the remaining spices.

  5. 5

    Pour the water and wine into the slow-cooker.

  6. 6

    Add potatoes around the roast.

  7. 7

    Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or on high for 6-7 hours, until the meat is falling apart.

  8. 8

    When the meat is done cooking, shred gently with two forks and then toss in the juices to keep it moist until ready to serve.

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