Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Pork Shoulder
Fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder glazed in sweet honey-mustard sauce, perfect for effortless weeknight meals. This american-inspired slow cooker 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Pork Shoulder take to make?
Total time is about 495 minutes (15 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Pork Shoulder?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder roast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Pork Shoulder?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Pork Shoulder for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Pork Shoulder?
American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better slow cooker dishes though.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
- ★★☆☆☆
Followed exactly and it was underwhelming. Maybe my expectations were too high.
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