1.5 Quart Cast Iron Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe
I made this pork roast recipe in my 1.5-quart cast iron crock pot, sometimes called a crockette. It is a small cooker, but it was just the right size for the boneless pork sirloin roast I had on hand. This is the kind of simple, hearty meal I enjoy making when I want tender meat without spending the entire day working in the kitchen.
The boneless pork sirloin roast weighed 1.66 pounds, which fit comfortably in my little cooker. When using a small crock pot, check the dimensions of the roast before you begin so the lid can sit properly and the meat is not crowded into the pot.
When I originally made this roast, I put it in the crockette while it was still frozen. I cooked it on medium for seven hours, then lowered the heat to low for another six hours until I was ready to serve it. That describes what I did for this particular meal, but for future batches, thaw the pork completely in the refrigerator before slow cooking and follow the cooker manufacturer's instructions. Starting frozen meat in a slow cooker is not recommended because it can warm too slowly.
The finished pork sirloin roast was tender, moist, and full of flavor. I especially liked being able to make a small roast without bringing out a large cooker, and the leftovers made the effort worthwhile.
The crockette was the perfect size for this roast, and there was enough pork for two people with leftovers for lunch the following day. That makes a smaller cooker useful for a household that does not need a large roast at every meal. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, then use them for another lunch or supper.
The printable recipe card below contains my original ingredients and method. Some product links in this article are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. If you enjoy cooking in cast iron, my one pot cast iron pot roast and Dutch oven round roast are two more hearty meals to try.
1.5 Quart Cast Iron Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe
- Total Time: 13 hours
Ingredients
- 1.66 pound boneless pork sirloin roast
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ⅛ cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon pineapple sage
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- ½ teaspoon Black Sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Place the boneless pork sirloin roast in the cast iron crock pot. It is ok to put it in the pot frozen.
- Pour the chicken broth over the top of the pork roast.
- Drizzle the honey on top of the pork roast.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Sprinkle the spices on top of the pork roast making sure to place the rosemary directly on top of the piece of meat.
- Put the lid on the crock pot and turn it to medium.
- Cook for 7 hours.
- Lower the heat to low and cook for 6 more hours.
- Spoon the juice in the bottom of the pan over the pork roast after it is sliced.
- Serve immediately.
- Cook Time: 13 hours
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Final Thoughts
What is really cool about the Hamilton Beach 1.5 quart cast iron crock pot - also known as a crockette - is that the enamel coasted cast iron dutch oven comes off and is useable in the oven or on the stovetop plus it comes with a warmer plate that you can put a candle in to keep food warm on a buffet or even on your dining room table!
I highly recommend the following articles:
- Beef Roast In Cast Iron Dutch Oven Crockette
- Dutch Oven Round Roast Recipe
- Swerve, Honey And Maple Syrup Slow Cooker Pork Roast
- Essence Of Root Beer Crock Pot Roast
