Clean Crockpot Maple Garlic Pork

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~470 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$9–$11 total

This clean crockpot maple garlic pork is a cozy comfort meal with just the right touch of natural sweetness. Made with whole ingredients and no seed oils, the pork slow cooks until tender while the maple and garlic create a rich, savory glaze.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple dump-and-go crockpot meal
• Naturally sweet with no refined sugar
• Clean, whole ingredients
• Hearty and filling
• Great for leftovers

Ingredients

• 2½ lbs pork shoulder or pork loin
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1½ cups carrots, sliced
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Add pork and chicken broth to the crockpot.
• In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
• Pour sauce over the pork.
• Add carrots on top.
• Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
• Shred the pork directly in the crockpot.
• Stir in apple cider vinegar.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Use 100% pure maple syrup only.
• Pork shoulder gives the most tender texture.
• Vinegar balances the sweetness naturally.

Substitutions & Variations

• Add potatoes for a full one-pot meal.
• Swap smoked paprika for regular paprika.
• Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Reheat gently with extra broth if needed.
• Freezes well up to 2 months.