This slow-cooker pork ribeye roast is an effortless way to prepare a juicy and tender pork dinner! Lightly seasoned and perfectly golden, every bite is packed with flavor! This recipe uses only a handful of ingredients, so dinner has never been easier!
Use the drippings to make homemade pork gravy and serve with yellow mashed potatoes or roasted red potatoes!
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I'd be lying if I said my crockpot was not one of my favorite kitchen appliances. It makes cooking so easy that it is perfect for those days when I don't feel like standing around the kitchen cooking.
While I do enjoy searing my roast before slow-cooking it, that's pretty much the only active work I have to do for this easy dinner recipe! After that, you can just set it and forget it!
🥘 Ingredients
Placing some onion and apple on the bottom of your slow cooker is a great way of adding some extra flavor to the roast! Of course, my tasty pork roast seasoning does a great job of contributing a ton of flavor as well!
- Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil for searing the roast. You can use your favorite neutral-flavored oil.
- Pork Ribeye Roast - 3-pound pork ribeye roast.
- Salt & Pepper - 1 tablespoon of both salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Onion - 1 large yellow onion that has been peeled and cut into slices.
- Apple - 1 large apple that has been sliced.
- Garlic - 2 teaspoons of minced garlic (or about 2 cloves).
- Pork Roast Seasoning - 1 tablespoon of pork roast seasoning. I love this homemade seasoning mixture, but you can use whatever seasonings you prefer!
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Pork Roast In The Slow Cooker
Don't skip out on searing your pork before adding it to your crockpot! This step adds a ton of flavor to the meat! When you are ready to begin, you will need a sharp knife for slicing your apple and onion, a cast iron skillet, and your crockpot!
A 3-pound pork ribeye roast will be good enough food for 4 people (depending on how hungry everyone is!)
- Heat olive oil. In a cast iron skillet (or heavy-bottomed skillet) add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and place it over medium-high heat.
- Sear the meat. Generously season your 3-pound pork ribeye roast with 1 tablespoon of both salt and pepper, making sure to season both sides of the meat. Then place the pork into the hot pan and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add to the slow cooker. Place the 1 sliced apple, 1 sliced onion, and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic into the bottom of your slow cooker. Set the pork roast on top of the fruit and vegetables and season with 1 tablespoon of pork roast seasoning.
- Cook. Place the lid onto the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Serve. Slice and serve with a side of vegetables.
This will be a well-rounded meal that your entire family will love! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Seasoning Choices: While my pork roast seasoning is highly recommended for its flavors, feel free to use your favorite seasoning blend to suit your taste.
- Cook Time Variability: The cooking time for your pork ribeye roast will depend on its weight. Adjust the time accordingly to ensure it's perfectly cooked.
- Making Gravy: Don't let the drippings from your slow cooker go to waste. Use them to create a savory and rich pork gravy, perfect for drizzling over your roast.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Keep any leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Additionally, when placed into an airtight, freezer-safe container, this pork roast can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Reheating
You can reheat single servings of pork in the microwave and heat in 30-second intervals.
To reheat larger amounts, place the roast in a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). This could take 20-30 minutes. Then, allow the pork to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
I like to cook my pork roasts on low heat for 6-8 hours (depending on the size of the roast). This low and slow process makes the meat incredibly tender. However, you can also cook it on high heat for about 2-3 hours and have perfectly juicy pork as well!
The main difference between these two cuts of pork is the location from which they are cut. A pork ribeye roast is cut from the center of the ribs, while the pork loin is cut from the loin. If you want to learn more, I have an entire post dedicated to pork ribeye roast vs pork loin!
Well, it isn't completely necessary. Your pork will still cook just fine in the slow cooker, and you will still be able to eat it. However, searing the meat beforehand adds a ton of rich flavor, so I recommend it! If you want your meat to be as flavorful as possible, don't skip this step!
🐖 More Tasty Pork Recipes
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops - Pork chops are lightly seasoned and then seared until beautifully golden!
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork - Ready in about an hour, this tasty pulled pork can be enjoyed by itself, on sandwiches, or more!
- BBQ Baked Pork Spareribs - Delicious spareribs are coated with a homemade rib rub before being cooked and then slathered with BBQ sauce!
- Baked Pork Tenderloin - This easy pork dinner is a perfect entree for any day of the week!
- Air Fryer Shake & Bake Pork Chops - With only 3 ingredients, this pork recipe could not be any simpler!
- Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas - Another delicious crockpot recipe, these pork carnitas are a great addition to tacos, enchiladas, and more!
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Slow Cooker Pork Ribeye Roast
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 3 lb pork ribeye roast
- 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 large yellow onion (peeled and sliced)
- 1 large apple (sliced)
- 2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon pork roast seasoning (to taste)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet (or heavy-bottomed skillet), add your extra virgin 2 tablespoon olive oil and place it over medium-high heat.
- Generously season the 3 lb pork ribeye roast with 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper, making sure to season both sides of the meat. Then place the pork into the hot pan and sear each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place the sliced1 large apple, 1 large yellow onion, and minced 2 teaspoon garlic into the bottom of your slow cooker. Set the pork roast on top of the fruit and vegetables and season with 1 tablespoon pork roast seasoning.
- Place the lid onto your crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Slice and serve with a side of vegetables.
Notes
- I love the flavors in my pork roast seasoning and highly recommend trying it out! However, you can also use your favorite blend.
- The actual cook time will vary based on the weight of your pork ribeye roast.
- Use the drippings from your slow cooker to make some savory and rich pork gravy to serve over top of your roast!
- To store: Keep any leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Placed into an airtight, freezer-safe container this pork can be frozen for up to 6 months.
- To reheat: You can reheat single servings of pork in the microwave. To reheat larger amounts, place the roast in a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). This could take 20-30 minutes. Then, allow the pork to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nancy says
I made this tonight. I love pork but this was the first time hubby said this is the only recipe I should use. It was very tender and moist. I did brown and season day before and then cooked in greased pan, covered at 350 for 2 hours. Gravy was so flavorful. Served with mashed potatoes and creamed green beans. Yum!
Lucy M Gladhart says
Can I make this in the oven instead? Slow roasted? What temperature and how long? Should it be covered with foil?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
This is my oven roasted recipe here, enjoy!
Anonymous says
DELICIOUS
Equi says
Just made this, sliced off a tiny piece to taste and it is FANTASTIC. My roast was smaller though, abt a pound and a half. Good thing I checked it, because after 3 hrs on low it was at 150°. Cant wait to make the gravy for this.
Ruth says
I have not made this yet, but it sounds great! Can a pork tenderloin be substituted for the ribeye roast using this recipe? Thank you
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Definitely! Just make sure that if the weight is different, you adjust the cooking time and keep a close eye on your tenderloin. I usually cook a tenderloin on low heat for 4 hours, and on high for 1 1/2-2 hours. Enjoy!