This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful pork with minimal effort. Using a Crockpot, you can let the meat cook low and slow, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or served with coleslaw, this recipe is ideal for gatherings or meal prep. The combination of spices and barbecue sauce creates a mouthwatering dish that everyone will love.
Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipe
This pulled pork is made by slow cooking a pork shoulder with a blend of spices and barbecue sauce until it is tender enough to shred. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the slow cooker and serves approximately 6-8 people.
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- Buns for serving (optional)
- Coleslaw for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks if desired.
- Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Pork: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pulled pork on buns with coleslaw on top, if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
