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Recipe Mashup – Slow Cooker Pork Roast on a Sandwich


June 09, 2025 | Christine Hradek

Slow Cooker Pork Roast

This month we are sharing food mashups. These are ideas for using foods or recipes in unexpected ways. You will hear about a mashup from each of the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. bloggers through the month of June! Have you tried our delicious Slow Cooker Pork Roast? This is one of my favorite recipes on our website. It is rich and tasty and has bright citrus flavors that are somewhat unexpected in a pork recipe.

My go-to way to serve this is as a burrito bowl with rice, beans, peppers and avocado. However, this is not the only way to use this recipe. It is also delicious as a sandwich served in a similar way to traditional pulled pork. You could top your pork sandwich with shredded cabbage or coleslaw to add some crunch. A bit of Guacamole on the bun is delicious too!

The Slow Cooker Pork Roast recipe is flexible based on how large your pork roast is. Consider making a large one and using some of the pork for burrito bowls or tacos and saving some back for sandwiches next week. I hope you enjoy this recipe and have fun getting creative with it.


Christine Hradek

Christine Hradek is a State Nutrition Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She coordinates ISU’s programs which help families with low income make healthy choices with limited food budgets. Christine loves helping families learn to prepare healthy foods, have fun in the kitchen and save money. In her spare time, Christine enjoys cooking, entertaining and cheering on her favorite college football teams with her family and friends.

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