Description
Discover the mouthwatering and tender flavor of Classic Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork. Perfect for gatherings, this easy recipe promises juicy, smoky pork cooked to perfection in your crockpot. Ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or a flavorful main dish, this pulled pork is a crowd favorite that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt (such as pork chops pulled pork or BBQ pulled pork tenderloin)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or beer for added flavor
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes for spice
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the pork generously with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a brush to evenly coat the meat.
- Place sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot. Add the seasoned pork on top.
- Pour barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the sauce.
- Serve immediately on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork with additional spices overnight.
- Adjust the recipe by using different barbecue sauces to suit your taste.
- For spicier pork, add red pepper flakes during seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg