Pulled Pork in the Crock Pot

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this tender, flavorful Pulled Pork in the Crock Pot recipe. Made effortlessly with a slow-cooked pork shoulder seasoned with a smoky, sweet, and savory dry rub, this dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth perfection. With the addition of optional liquid smoke and barbecue sauce, every bite bursts with bold, smoky barbecue flavor. Let the crock pot do the work as the pork slow cooks to tender, shreddable perfection in a savory broth, leaving your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Serve this pulled pork piled high on soft hamburger buns or sandwich rolls, and top it with creamy coleslaw for a classic BBQ twist. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings, this recipe is a stress-free way to serve up crowd-pleasing, juicy pulled pork with minimal prep time!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork shoulder (also called pork butt)
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
• 8 pieces Hamburger buns or sandwich rolls
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, but leave some fat on for flavor and moisture during cooking.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the pork shoulder, making sure to coat all sides.

Step 4

Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the crock pot.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth around the pork in the crock pot and add the liquid smoke if using for extra smoky flavor.

Step 6

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for about 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 7

Once the pork is done, remove it from the crock pot and place it on a large cutting board or platter. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Using two forks, shred the pork into small pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat.

Step 9

Drain most of the liquid from the crock pot, leaving about 1/2 cup of the cooking juices in the pot to keep the meat moist. Return the shredded pork to the crock pot.

Step 10

Stir in the barbecue sauce with the shredded pork in the crock pot until it is evenly coated. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 11

Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns or sandwich rolls, topped with coleslaw if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3332.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7044.0

Total Fat 425.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 136.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1294.1mg	0%
Sodium 13395.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 435.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 230.6g
Protein 353.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 910.0mg	0%
Iron 39.1mg	0%
Potassium 7323.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 24.9%