Pulled Pork Recipe (VIDEO)

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is our favorite way to make shredded pork because the meat is so juicy and tender. The sweet and smoky barbecue flavor makes it perfect for pulled pork sandwiches.

This is an easy, crowd-pleasing crockpot recipe everyone will love. Watch the video tutorial and it will make your mouth water! P.S. You can even freeze leftover pork for another busy weeknight.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe:

My sister Svetlana is a natural cook; someone who throws lots of ingredients together and it turns out amazing. This is her recipe and as the story goes, she had planned to make a pot roast and purchased the wrong kind of meat! This crockpot bbq pork turned out to be the best kind of mistake and is now a family and reader favorite.

This pork is easy to prepare; just toss everything into the slow cooker and it does all of the work. You can use all of that free time for making some delicious sides to go along with your meal. We love serving this with our favorite coleslaw (pictured above). This would also be delicious with a side of our smashed potatoes or crispy baked potato wedges.

Ingredients for Pulled Pork:

Here are the things you will need to make pulled pork in a slow cooker: a large onion, 6-7 lbs of boneless Pork Shoulder Chuck Roast, and a simple homemade pork rub with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

For the marinade, you’ll need chicken broth, BBQ Sauce (use homemade Barbecue Sauce or Stubb’s Sticky Sweet storebought), liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, fresh garlic, and brown sugar. The liquid smoke is optional but does add great smoked pulled pork flavor.

How to Make Pulled Pork:

Shredded Pork in the crockpot doesn’t get any easier. There is no pre-cooking or searing required. Watch the video tutorial below.

1. Add diced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. To make the Pulled Pork Rub, combine 1 Tbsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp paprika. Sprinkle seasonings over the meat and massage to rub the seasoning into the meat. Place meat in the slow cooker.

3. For the marinade, combine: 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1 Tbsp liquid smoke, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp brown sugar and 3 pressed garlic cloves then stir to combine. Pour the marinade over the pork.

4. Cover and set the crockpot on low for 8 hours if using 2 smaller roasts or 8-10 hours for 1 large roast. Remove the meat to a large bowl and remove any fat. Shred with two forks. Pour some of the remaining sauce in the slow cooker over the pork, adding it to taste. Brush the shredded pork with more BBQ Sauce.

How to Serve Pulled Pork:

The great thing about crockpot cooking is it’s easy to take along and serve other places outside your home while still keeping things hot and fresh. Here are a few ideas of other ways to use this great crockpot recipe. Pulled pork leftovers are the best kind of leftovers!

• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches on a soft potato bun is our favorite way to serve shredded pork.
• Pulled Pork Tacos are a fun twist to Taco Tuesday!
• Shredded Pork Nachos served with tortilla chips, cheese, and all the fixings are great for parties.
• Pork Wraps are delicious with some corn and black beans.
• Pork Salad is a smart and lighter meal option, adding pork for protein.
• Pulled Pork Sliders are so good in homemade dinner rolls.

More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes:

For those busy days, try some of our other crock-pot meals:

• BBQ Chicken – Great with coconut coleslaw.
• Bolognese Sauce – Prepped in the morning, ready when you come home.
• Crockpot Lasagna – Just as good as the classic recipe, but easier.
• Slow Cooker Chicken Chili – A tasty twist on a traditional favorite.
• Shredded Chicken Tacos – A quick, fun dinner party idea.
• Shredded Beef Sandwiches – great for meal prep!

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Pulled Pork Recipe

4.98 from 192 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

This meat for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is fall-apart tender. The marinade enhances the natural flavors of the pork. It's a delicious staple that works great on sandwiches, salads, or wraps.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 8 hours hrs

Total Time: 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Ingredients 

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Servings: 8 people for pulled pork sandwiches

• 1 large onion
• 6 lbs boneless Pork Shoulder Chuck Roast, (or 2 smaller roasts totalling 6-7 lbs)
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup your favorite BBQ Sauce
• 1 Tbsp liquid smoke, optional but nice
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar

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Instructions

• Chop 1 large onion and place it into the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Combine 1 Tbsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp paprika and generously sprinkle the pork roast. Massage the roast to rub the seasoning into the meat. Place meat over the onions.
• For the marinade, combine: 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1 Tbsp liquid smoke, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, and 3 pressed garlic cloves. Stir to combine. Pour the marinade over the pork.
• Cover and set on low for 8 hours for 2 smaller roasts or 8-10 hours for a single large roast. It's ready when easily pulled apart with forks. Remove the meat to a large bowl and remove any fat. Shred with forks. Pour any drippings from the crockpot over the meat to taste then brush meat with warm barbecue sauce to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

397kcal Calories21g Carbs42g Protein15g Fat5g Saturated Fat139mg Cholesterol1453mg Sodium880mg Potassium1g Fiber16g Sugar216IU Vitamin A4mg Vitamin C53mg Calcium3mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Pulled Pork Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

397

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Cholesterol

 

139

mg

46

%

Sodium

 

1453

mg

63

%

Potassium

 

880

mg

25

%

Carbohydrates

 

21

g

7

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

16

g

18

%

Protein

 

42

g

84

%

Vitamin A

 

216

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

 

4

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

53

mg

5

%

Iron

 

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword: pulled pork

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $$

Calories: 397