Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder glazed in sweet honey-mustard sauce, perfect for effortless weeknight meals. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, Dijon mustard, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 2.5 lbs pork shoulder roast
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 lb cubed potatoes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2.5 lbs pork shoulder roast in a slow cooker. Whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Pour half the sauce over the pork, then rub the remaining sauce evenly over the entire roast.
2. Step 2: Arrange 2 cups sliced carrots and 1 lb cubed potatoes around the pork in the slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over the vegetables.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until pork is fork-tender. Carefully remove pork to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice pork and serve with the carrots and potatoes.