Food and Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes Our Favorite Slow-Cooker Pork Recipes To Make Tonight Hassle-free, budget-friendly slow-cooker pork suppers to get you through the week By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 20, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall The slow cooker is the answer to all weeknight worries. It gives you a stress-free dinner that's full of flavor and doesn't require constant attention. We know you have too much on your plate as it is, especially during this back-to-school frenzy. It's no secret that we love cooking with hassle-free, budget-friendly pork, so we've rounded up some of our favorite slow-cooker pork suppers to get you through your week. From smothered pork chops to melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork, we've got you covered. 01 of 09 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Photo: Iain Bagwell This tender, succulent pork is simple, but provides a base for many quick family dinners. You'll never run out of ways to think of creative meals with it. 02 of 09 Pork Tacos Al Pastor Greg Dupree Slow-cooked pork shoulder in a savory bath of pineapple, beer, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce makes this fun taco supper burst with intense flavor. Serve with small warmed corn tortillas. 03 of 09 Easy BBQ Ribs Hector Sanchez These ribs are slow-cooked to perfection with homemade rib rub, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and garlic. Serve these with anything—they'll still steal the show! 04 of 09 Slow-Cooker Pork Roast Recipe Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall A boneless pork loin is a great choice for an inexpensive and delicious meal. Enjoy a juicy, succulent pork loin served with vegetables for an unbeatable price and flavor. 05 of 09 Tangy Slow-Cooker Pork Shoulder Recipe Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller This will become your new go-to pork shoulder slow-cooker recipe, thanks to the sweet and tangy soy-and-vinegar flavor profile. Pull the pork, and serve it Southern-style over grits or sandwiched between buns, and ladle on plenty of sauce. 06 of 09 Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Tender, flavorful, slow-cooked pork carnitas are traditionally taco toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, and lime wedges. This recipe is perfect for your next backyard cookout. 07 of 09 Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Jennifer Davick Serve this simple-to-fix pork recipe with buns and slaw, fill a quesadilla, or spoon over hot cooked cheese grits or toasted cornbread. 08 of 09 Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This easy to make slow cooker recipe is truly one to remember. Follow this 4 step recipe to taste the delicious flavors of fresh herbs and chopped tomatoes mixed with chile powder and savory pork. 09 of 09 Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor with All the Fixings Greg Dupree Slow-cook pork shoulder in an aromatic bath of pineapple, beer, and canned chipotles in adobo. Then shred the meat and set out a taco bar full of fresh flavors, bright colors, and crunchy textures. You can't go wrong here. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit