Crockpot Pulled Pork
Tender and flavorful pulled pork made easily in your slow cooker. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and more!
Ingredients
Pork and Seasoning
- 3 pounds pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite kind
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the seasoned pork in your slow cooker.
- In another small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl. Shred the pork using two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss with the sauce.
- Serve hot on buns, in tacos, or however you prefer.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the sauce mixture. Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker and the size of your pork shoulder.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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