Miso-Glazed Pork Shoulder with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A comforting slow-cooker meal: pork shoulder glazed in savory-sweet miso and braised low and slow with carrots and parsnips until fork-tender. This Japanese-inspired slow-cooker recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 4 medium, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick carrots
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick parsnips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil to ensure even browning.
2. Step 2: Place pork shoulder in slow cooker, then mix miso paste, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth; spread evenly over pork.
3. Step 3: Arrange carrots and parsnips around the pork, drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and thyme.
4. Step 4: Cook on LOW for 8 hours until pork is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
5. Step 5: Transfer pork and vegetables to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.