How to Slow Cook a Pork Shoulder with Vegetables

Slow-cooking a pork shoulder with vegetables is a great way to achieve a balanced and delicious meal. With our easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a tender and flavourful dish that your family and friends will love.

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg pork shoulder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 230ml chicken broth

Method

  1. Start by prepping the vegetables. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and add the chopped vegetables around it.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over the pork and vegetables.
  5. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  6. Once the pork shoulder is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
  7. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

Serve the pork shoulder and vegetables hot and enjoy!

More Serving Ideas

This slow-cooked pork shoulder with vegetables is a versatile dish that can be served in many different ways. Here are a few ideas:

  • Serve with mashed potatoes for a classic comfort food meal.
  • Use as a filling for tacos or burritos.
  • Add to a stir-fry with rice and soy sauce for an Asian-inspired dish.
  • Use in a salad with mixed greens and a vinaigrette dressing for a lighter meal.

Slow-cooking a pork shoulder with vegetables is an easy and delicious way to create a balanced and flavourful meal. By following our recipe, you can impress your family and friends with a dish that is both delicious and nutritious. Why not try our organic rolled pork shoulder? These are from our organic rare-breed Oxford Sandy & Black or Saddleback pigs and have wonderful flavour.

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