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    Home » Pulled Pork

    Pulled Pork

    Jul 27, 2021 · 1 Comment

    Pulled Pork is hands down my favourite thing to make in the slow cooker. It is truly a dump and go meal that only takes a few minutes to throw together. I have put this recipe head to head with smoking it on my Traeger and this one had more flavour. So, please try this and let me know what you think!

    Ingredients:

    • Pork Roast (Shoulder, Butt)
    • BBQ Sauce of Choice
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Ketchup
    • Brown Sugar
    • Yellow Mustard
    • Worcestershire Sauce (Optional)
    • Thyme
    • Chili Powder
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    Pulled Pork on a plate with the sun setting in the background

    What Should I serve with this?

    I always make my coleslaw with this. You can find that recipe here. Classic Cabbage Coleslaw

    I like to serve this on my homemade buns. Try my Fluffy Sesame Hamburger Buns orEverything Bagel Seasoned Buns.

    Another good side is Chili Lime Southern Fried Corn Crispy Greek Potatoes and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

    What to do with Leftover pulled pork

    I love Pulled Pork but I really love the leftovers. I freeze them in about 1 lb ziploc bags and make things like Loaded Pulled Pork Fries

    FAQ's

    What Size of Slow Cooker Should I Use?

    I use a 6.6L (7 Qt) Slow Cooker. You just want your roast to fit without it being jammed in on all sides. If it barley fits then you will have an uneven cook and possible burning.

    Can I cook on Low?

    Yes I usually cook on high and then shred it and put it on warm until super time so that its just DONE. But if you're away for the day you are more likely wanting to do the low setting. You can cook this on low for 10-12 hours. Different slow cookers cook different so you might have a hot one and it will be done quicker, or vice versa.

    How to make Pulled Pork

    • Gather Ingredients
    • Mix Sauce
    • Add Meat, Sauce and Onions/Garlic
    • Shred after 6-8 Hours on High
    • Add Shredded Meat back to Slow Cooker
    • Add Cooking sauces back to shredded meat.

    Pictures say 1000 words, but see the recipe card below for more information.

    Pulled Pork on a plate with the sun setting in the background

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    This is my favorite way to eat pork, this recipe makes it taste like candy and that's a meal I can get behind. The best part is that you can start with a frozen roast.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Servings 8 Servings
    Calories 485 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 4.5 pounds pork roast shoulder or butt cut
    • 1 cup bbq sauce I like to use Diana Sauce Chicken and Rib
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup ketchup
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 TBSP Yellow Mustard
    • 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1½ tsp thyme
    • 1 TBSP Chili Powder
    • 1 Large Onion Diced
    • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or Finely Diced

    Instructions
     

    • Add the roast to a med-large sized slow cooker.
    • Mix all of the ingredients in a large measuring cup and then pour over the roast.
    • Cook on high for atleast 6 hours. It is done when you can poke a fork into the roast and easily turn it and meat releases from the roast when you do so.
      **Can also be cooked on low for 10-12 hours**
    • If you want to thicken the sauce you can add 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water in a slurry at the end while you are shredding the meat. I often do not find this step necessary as the meat absorbs alot of the moisture when you add it back into the slow cooker after shredding.
    • Be Sure to remove all of the cooking string, bone, cartilage and fat when shredding the meat. No body wants to eat that!
    • Delicious on my sesame hamburger buns with my classic coleslaw. Hope you enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 58gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 1185mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword bbq, brown sugar, pork
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    1. Jenna says

      January 12, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Tastes just like clubhouse pulled pork packet which is great because I can never find it at my grocery store anymore.

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