Pork Picnic Pot Roast
Pork Picnic Pot Roast braises low and slow in a savory broth with garlic, carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery until the meat is fork-tender and the vegetables are richly flavored. It’s hearty, comforting, and ideal for family dinners or a potluck where you want a satisfying, homestyle main. Expect succulent slices of pork with cozy, well-seasoned vegetables in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Picnic Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork roast all over with salt and pepper and place it in a slow cooker.
- 2
Spread the garlic over the pork; add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery to the slow cooker.
- 3
Pour the broth over the roast and vegetables.
- 4
Cook on High for 2 hours.
- 5
Baste the roast and vegetables with the broth cooking liquid; continue cooking on High until tender, 2 hours more.
- 6
Let rest before slicing, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 827.96 kcal High 41%
- Protein 39.57 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 39.13 g 14%
- Total Fat 57.73 g High 74%
- Saturated Fat 26.99 g High 135%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 785.3 mg High 262%
- Sodium 940.41 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 4.49 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 206.07 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 5.52 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 920.62 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 20.45 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.49 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork Picnic Pot Roast is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Beef Broth, Celery Sticks, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 827.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Picnic Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Beef Broth, Celery Sticks, Diced Potatoes, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Picnic Pot Roast?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 827.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Picnic Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pork Picnic Pot Roast healthy?
- Pork Picnic Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 827.96 calories and 39.57 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 940.41 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 26.99 g (135% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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