Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of this slow-cooked pulled pork, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Meat: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks for even cooking.
- Season Generously: In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Rub this seasoning all over the meat until thoroughly coated.
- Place in Slow Cooker: Put the seasoned chunks into your slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce evenly over the top.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover and set your slow cooker to low for about 8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
- Shred That Pork: Once cooked, carefully remove the meat using tongs or two forks. Shred it and mix back in some of the cooking liquid for extra flavor.
- Serve With Style: Transfer to plates or buns as desired, drizzling with additional BBQ sauce if you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg