Slow Cooker Herb Pork Roast with Potatoes and Green Beans
Tender slow-braised pork shoulder seasoned with garlic and oregano, served alongside tender Yukon Gold potatoes and crisp green beans. A hands-off, high-protein meal made without seed oils, soy, or added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by April + Lila
April created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Save the leftover slow cooker braising liquid to use as a flavorful, seed-oil-free gravy or pan juice.
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Instructions
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Next: Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper…
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Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper…
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and season evenly on all sides with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add the pork shoulder to the skillet…
Add the pork shoulder to the skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms.
Look for: a golden brown crust forms
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Transfer the seared pork shoulder to a…
Transfer the seared pork shoulder to a 6-quart (5.7-liter) slow cooker.
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Add minced garlic cloves and low-sodium chicken…
Add minced garlic cloves and low-sodium chicken broth to the slow cooker around the pork.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours) until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
Look for: the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily
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About 45 minutes before serving
About 45 minutes before serving, wash and halve Yukon Gold potatoes, then trim the ends of the green beans.
Allow: 45 minutes
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Place the halved potatoes into a steamer…
Place the halved potatoes into a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
Look for: easily pierced with a fork
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Add green beans to the steamer basket…
Add green beans to the steamer basket during the last 5 minutes of cooking until vibrant green and crisp-tender.
Look for: vibrant green and crisp-tender
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Transfer the pork shoulder to a cutting…
Transfer the pork shoulder to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, and shred into large chunks using two forks.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Divide shredded pork
Divide shredded pork, steamed potatoes, and green beans among 5 plates, spooning warm cooking juices over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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