Crockpot Cochon de Lait

I am a huge fan of Cochon de Lait. HUGE. If you ask my husband about my love for it, he will tell you that a Cochon de Lait po-boy is the only reason I go to Jazz Fest every year. I swear.

cochon de lait sandwich being held in one hand

What is Cochon de Lait?

A New Orleans recipe, Cochon de Lait is traditionally referred to as a pulled pork from a young pig roasted over an open flame.

As you can imagine, this traditional method is not doable (nor appetizing) for many of us; so today’s recipe is a way for you to enjoy this dish at home made with your favorite cut or pork roast, not the whole pig.

The aroma of the rub seasonings themselves will get your stomach grumbling long before the pork is done cooking. Last year, at Jazz Fest, I ate two Cochon de Lait po-boys at the festival and brought a third one home for “later”.

Over the past year, I’ve barbecued pork, slow roasted in the oven, in a cast iron pot… and in the crockpot. In the end, I settled for a shoulder roast in the crockpot and perfected my Cochon de Lait Rub recipe.

side by side images of cochon de lait rub in a slow cooker and cooked meat with forks

The creole slaw dressing is also of my own making; a fantastic combination of my two favorite Zatarain’s items: Creole Mustard and Big & Zesty Creole Seasoning. So. Good.

Watch how this crockpot cochon de lait comes together in this recipe video.

Creole Slaw

Unlike traditional coleslaw, Creole slaw recipe is seasoned with homemade creole seasoning and it adds the perfect amount of spice when served with pork.

You can make the slaw yourself by shredding cabbage and carrots or you can skip this step and buy a bag of your favorite slaw mix already chopped.

Where there’s Cochon de Lait, there’s Creole slaw -at least everywhere I’ve enjoyed it in New Orleans and today’s recipe won’t be any different.

The best part about Creole slaw is that it can be made ahead of time, up to 2 days, and it always tastes better (in my opinion) after a few hours of being mixed with the dressing.

You can grab my Creole Slaw Recipe below and enjoy it with this Cochon de Lait.

side by side images of creole slaw and zesty sauce

How to Serve Cochon de Lait

Traditionally, Cochon de Lait is served inside fresh French bread with a little of the Creole Slaw for crunch. In most places in New Orleans, you can ask for a 6” or a 12” po-boy (sandwich) of this magical pulled pork recipe.

That said, you can skip the bread and serve Cochon de Lait over Creole slaw, turning it into an epic lower carb option you’re going to want to enjoy again and again.

Low Carb Cochon de Lait

With so many of us trying to live a healthier lifestyle and limiting our carb intake, a grain-free cochon de lait meal is a terrific alternative to the traditional sandwich.

When served over a bed of Creole slaw, the magic of this pork roast comes to life with the contrast of flavors and textures.

It also happens to be a favorite recipe of my community members when they find it inside the Family KickStart Program.

What I love about this recipe is that anyone can make it at home regardless of where you live in the world. It makes me happy to be able to share a little bit of my passion for good family food with you.