Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe

Pulled Pork is super easy in the slow cooker. The meat gets so tender that you can shred it with a fork. Plus, the flavor is really amazing from being slow cooked all day. Come home to a great meal thanks to this simple crock pot recipe.

From family dinner to parties, this can go along way on a budget. This is our go-to meal when you are serving for a large party as it makes a large serving. You will save a ton of money making this at home and we think it tastes better.

If your family is loves BBQ as much as mine, they are going to love this slow cooker pulled pork recipe. This recipe can be served multiple ways and great leftover. You may also love Shredded Beef Sandwiches and Crock Pot Shredded Chicken.

Why You’ll Love this Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork Shoulder cooks low and slow for juicy, shreddable meat to a stress-free meal. We love to make pork sandwiches, pork tacos or pork nachos topped with salsa for a delicious meal that everyone will love.

The fall-apart tender pork is so juicy and delicious with the simple dry rub that is added. We love that the slow cooker does all the work so there is no need for using your smoker or no oven babysitting is required.

Ingredients

• Pork Shoulder – You can also use Boston Butt or Pork Butt
• White Onion – I like to chop mine in small pieces.
• Brown Sugar – See The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves. You can also use garlic powder
• Salt and pepper – Simple Spices
• Cayenne Pepper or Chili Powder – Check out our Best Cayenne Pepper Substitute for ideas)
• Barbecue Sauce – You can use your favorite BBQ sauce or try homemade BBQ
• Apple Cider Vinegar – See The Best Apple Cider Vinegar Substitutes
• Chicken Broth – If you are out, see Chicken broth substitutes

Pro Tips for the Perfect Pulled Pork

• Fat separator – This will help you get rid of any excess grease easily. You can very quickly remove the fat from the bbq sauce. This is a really handy kitchen gadget. It saves a bunch of time and you can do this in minutes.
• Hand mixer– This meat is tender enough to use a fork to shred. However, I like to use my hand mixer to shred the meat. It’s very quick and you can shred the pork shoulder super fast. Plus, I like the texture of the meat. See How to Shred Pork for even more tips.
• Keep Lid On – To evenly cook the pork we recommend keeping the crockpot lid on while cooking.

Flavor Variations

Did you know that you can pour a can of Root Beer or Dr Pepper on your pork roast and it comes out amazing? You can follow the same recipe but simple add in a can of Root Beer or Dr Pepper for a variation of this pull pork recipe.

Feel free to add in ½ tsp of paprika, onion powder, or liquid smoke to add to the smoky flavor.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Pulled Pork?

The options are endless when you are selecting your sides for this recipe.

• Best Coleslaw Recipe – This is delicious served as a side or top your BBQ sandwich with slaw.
•  Lazy Day Crock Pot Baked Beans – the slow cooker does all of the work. The flavor is amazing.
• Corn on the Cob – My kids love corn on the cob and it is so easy to make. The perfect side for this pulled pork.
•  Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries – always a hit.
• Baked Mac and Cheese – This is a classic side dish that pairs perfectly with the shredded pork.

I like to make sandwiches with hamburger buns or rolls. You can make sliders for children or if you need a smaller portion for parties. We have even made Microwave Baked Potatoes to serve the pulled pork on the top. The pork is really delicious so you could even serve it alone. This is a great option if you are trying to reduce carbs.

Check out Pulled Pork Sides for more ideas.