Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Honey Mustard Pork Roast


This Honey Mustard Pork Roast is a weeknight miracle—juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked in a rich, golden glaze of honey, mustard, and herbs until fork-tender. With just four simple ingredients, it’s a hands-off meal that fills your kitchen with warmth and delivers big flavor with zero stress.
Perfect for busy days, family dinners, or Sunday comfort—serve it sliced, shredded, or over mashed potatoes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🐖 Only 4 ingredients—pantry staples!
  • ⏱️ 5 minutes prep, then walk away
  • 💛 One slow cooker = easy cleanup
  • 💸 Costs under $10—feeds 6 generously
  • 🌾 Naturally nut-free & gluten-free (use GF mustard)

Ingredients You’ll Need

(6-quart slow cooker)
  1. 3–4 lbs boneless pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed
  2. ½ cup honey
  3. ½ cup Dijon mustard (or whole-grain mustard for texture)
  4. 1 tbsp dried thyme or rosemary
    • Plus: Salt & black pepper to taste (considered “free” in home cooking)
💡 Pro Tips:
  • Pat pork dry before seasoning—helps develop better flavor.
  • Don’t add liquid—the pork releases juices as it cooks.
  • Use real honey—not “honey-flavored syrup”—for balanced sweetness.

Step-by-Step Instructions (Tender, Glossy, Foolproof)

1. Prep the Pork

  • Season pork all over with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  • Place in the bottom of the slow cooker (fat cap up, if present).

2. Make the Glaze