Pulled Pork with a Coffee Rub Crockpot

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Pulled Pork with a Coffee Rub Crockpot recipe, a mouthwatering fusion of smoky, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. The secret lies in the bold coffee rub, a unique blend of dark roast coffee, brown sugar, and warm spices like smoked paprika and cumin, which infuses the pork shoulder with a tantalizing depth of flavor. Slow-cooked to perfection for hours, the pork becomes fall-apart tender and juicy, making it ideal for piling onto soft burger buns or serving atop a bed of coleslaw. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or craving an easy comfort meal, this recipe is a breeze to prepare and delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Best of all, it’s versatile—serve it with barbecue sauce, in tacos, or even over rice for a crowd-pleasing feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
• 2 tablespoons Dark roast coffee (ground)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce (for serving)
• 6 pieces Burger buns or soft rolls (optional, for serving)
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the coffee, brown sugar, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the coffee rub.

Step 2

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Generously rub the coffee mixture all over the pork, ensuring even coverage.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until a golden crust forms, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds flavor but can be skipped if short on time.

Step 4

Place the seared pork shoulder into the crockpot. Add the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (if using) to the crockpot.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 6

Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the crockpot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Optional: Strain and skim the fat from the cooking juices in the crockpot. Pour a portion of the juices back over the shredded pork to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 8

Serve the pulled pork on burger buns or rolls, topped with barbecue sauce and coleslaw, if desired. Alternatively, enjoy it on its own or as a filling for tacos or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3313.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7318.9

Total Fat 459.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 144.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1294.1mg	0%
Sodium 11334.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 440.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 204.5g
Protein 375.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 842.8mg	0%
Iron 40.9mg	0%
Potassium 7046.6mg	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: 55.9%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 23.8%