How To Make: Ultimate Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
The ultimate slow cooker pulled pork is truly just a dump and go!
This is one of those recipes you make once and then keep in your back pocket forever.
It is incredibly simple, uses just a handful of ingredients, and gives you that slow-cooked, fall-apart pulled pork with almost no effort. You throw everything into the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to something rich, saucy, and ready to go.
It is perfect for busy days, low-energy cooking, or when you just want something reliable that always turns out good.
And for me, this one is also a bit nostalgic. My dad used to make this all the time, and if I saw the slow cooker going before school, I knew dinner was going to be amazing.
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Ingredients
- 2 to 3 lb pork roast
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce
- 1 head of garlic
- ½ onion
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 cup broth
Directions
- Lightly coat the bottom of your slow cooker with oil.
- Place the pork roast directly into the crock pot.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over the pork.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder and paprika.
- Dice the onion and crush the garlic, then add both to the slow cooker.
- Pour 1 cup of broth into the empty BBQ sauce bottle, shake well, and pour it into the slow cooker to get every bit of flavor.
- Cover and cook
- Low for 12 hours
- Or high for 6 hours
- Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix it into the sauce.
Serve warm and enjoy.
FAQ
Can I use a different cut of pork?
Yes, pork shoulder or pork butt works best, but any pork roast will still turn out great.
Do I need to sear the pork first?
No. This recipe is meant to be as easy as possible. Just add everything and go.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, and it reheats really well. It is great for meal prep.
How should I serve it?
Sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, or even on its own with a side.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes. Store in an airtight container for up to a few months.
Save this for later because this is one of those easy meals you will keep coming back to. Perfect for busy weeks or when you just do not feel like cooking.
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The Final Forkful
This is one of those recipes that just makes life easier.
It is simple, it always works, and it gives you something you can turn into multiple meals throughout the week.
And every time I make it, I still think about those mornings seeing the slow cooker going and knowing dinner was already taken care of.
If you try it, let me know how you serve it. I always love seeing what you do with it.
Much love,
Sidney & Thomas
How To Make: Ultimate Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Lightly coat the bottom of your slow cooker with oil. Place the pork roast directly into the crock pot.2 to 3 lbs pork roast
- Pour the entire bottle of BBQ sauce over the pork. Sprinkle in the chili powder and paprika.1 bottle BBQ sauce, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp paprika
- Dice the onion and crush the garlic head, removing the skins from the individual bulbs. Add both to the slow cooker.½ onion, 1 head garlic
- Pour 1 cup of broth into the empty BBQ sauce bottle, shake well, and pour it into the slow cooker to get every bit of flavor.1 cup broth
- Cover and cook for Low for 12 hours or high for 6.
- Once cooked, remove roast to a casserole dish and shred it with two forks. Pour all remaining liquids from the crockpot into the casserole with the pork and give it a good stir.
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Notes
- The nutrition information provided here is intended as a rough guide, only. We are not licensed nutritionists.
Thanks for this mouthwatering recipe. I’m going to try this weekend – never cooked pulled pork before.
I hope you enjoy it! It’s truly so easy, once you make it you’ll realize just how easy it is!
That looks delicious, and I love that it looks easy to actually make. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Made this for a Sunday family dinner. The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredible. Definitely a keeper!
We are so glad to hear it! Kiddos looove this but it’s not so simple that it’s only for their palette!
I’ve been searching for an easy pulled pork recipe, and this fits the bill! I will be trying it this weekend!
Would love to hear how it went!
We made this over the weekend and it was so delicious. The flavor was a perfect balance and it was so tender. We had a great amount of leftovers, so we plan to make some sliders during the week for a quick dinner!
Oh yay! I’m so glad it worked for you guys as well as it did for us.
Throw it all in and walk away? That’s my kind of cooking on a busy weekday.
This was such a perfect meal for our busy month right now. I thought that you just threw all the ingredients into the crockpot and walked away.
I made this slow cooker pulled pork for dinner and it turned out amazing. So tender, juicy, and full of flavor, and it was incredibly easy to prepare. Definitely a recipe I’ll be making again.
Oh my goodness this was amazing! I love dinner that I can quickly prep and then walk away from. Its perfect for our busy nights.
We made this for Memorial Day Weekend and it was such a hit! The pork was so flavorful and tender. Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m a sucker for pulled pork, and the easier the better for me. I can’t wait to try this!