Imagine walking into your home after a long day, greeted by the irresistible aroma of tender, fall-apart pork roast swimming in a sweet and tangy honey barbecue sauce, with perfectly glazed carrots that practically melt in your mouth. This isn't just another dinner recipe—this is a culinary experience that transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary feast that will have everyone at the table asking for your secret!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork roast
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 cups carrots, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Gather the pork roast, honey, barbecue sauce, carrots, salt, and pepper. Ensure the carrots are washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- Season the pork roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides. This will enhance the flavor of the meat during cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey and barbecue sauce. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended. This will serve as the glaze for the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork roast in the slow cooker. Pour half of the honey-barbecue mixture over the roast, ensuring it is well coated.
- Add the chopped carrots around the pork roast in the slow cooker. This will allow the carrots to absorb the flavors of the sauce and the meat as they cook.
- Pour the remaining honey-barbecue mixture over the carrots and pork roast, making sure everything is well covered.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours. This slow cooking method will make the pork tender and flavorful.
- After 6 hours, check the pork roast for doneness. It should be fork-tender and easily pull apart. If necessary, you can cook it for an additional hour.
- Once the pork is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
- While the pork is resting, stir the carrots in the slow cooker to coat them in the sauce. You can also thicken the sauce if desired by cooking it on high for a few minutes with the lid off.
- Slice the pork roast into thick pieces and serve it alongside the glazed carrots. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the top for added flavor.
- Enjoy your Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Pork Roast with Carrots, a delicious and hearty meal perfect for family dinners!
Tips
- Choose the Right Cut: Select a well-marbled pork roast like shoulder or Boston butt for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Don't Rush the Seasoning: Take time to generously season the meat with salt and pepper before cooking to develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Layer Your Flavors: Pour sauce in stages to ensure every bite is perfectly coated and infused with honey-barbecue goodness.
- Low and Slow is the Way to Go: Resist the temptation to increase cooking temperature—slow cooking breaks down tough muscle fibers, creating melt-in-your-mouth meat.
- Rest Your Meat: Always let the pork rest 10-15 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum juiciness.
- Sauce Hack: If you want a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the cooking liquid during the last 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 110mg
