Our Favorite Slow-Cooker Pork Recipes To Make Tonight

Hassle-free, budget-friendly slow-cooker pork suppers to get you through the week

Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa
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

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

Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor with All the Fixings
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

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

Slow-Cooker Pork Roast
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

Tangy Slow-Cooker Pork Shoulder
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

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

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

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

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. 

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