Best 4 Pulled Pork Rub Slow Cooker Recipes

Welcome to the world of smoky, tender, and fall-off-the-bone pulled pork, prepared effortlessly in your trusty slow cooker. This succulent dish, often associated with backyard barbecues and family gatherings, can be recreated in your own kitchen with minimal effort and a few simple ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a culinary novice, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of crafting the perfect pulled pork rub and utilizing your slow cooker to achieve tender, flavorful meat that will impress even the most discerning taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE PULLED PORK

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This slow cooker barbecue pulled pork is spice-rubbed for the best flavor.

Provided by Donna Mohr Bungo

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 11h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 (7 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

Mix paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, white pepper, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
Massage spice rub into the pork roast. Wrap tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Unwrap the roast and place in the bottom of a lined slow cooker. Add water and liquid smoke. Cover and cook on Low until pork is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
Transfer roast to a cutting board; discard liquid in the cooker. "Pull" by tearing meat into thin shreds with 2 forks or your fingers. Discard fat.
Place shredded meat back in the slow cooker; toss with 1 cup barbecue sauce, and heat on Low until hot, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1299.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK

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Bring out your inner BBQ master with this Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork recipe. Just 10 easy minutes of prep, and then let the slow cooker do most of the work for you. Once the pork roast is cooked and tender, shred it up and choose your level of spice by adding in your family's favorite BBQ sauce for delicious smoky or spicy pulled pork that makes you the kitchen hero.

Provided by By Sarah Caron

Categories Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb)
1/4 cup water
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

In small bowl, stir together paprika, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar.
Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rub paprika mixture on pork to cover completely. Place pork in slow cooker. Pour water around pork.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours, until extremely tender.
Transfer pork to cutting board. Let rest until cool enough to handle. Use 2 forks to shred pork.
Discard liquid in slow cooker. Wipe out slow cooker. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Return shredded pork to slow cooker; stir in barbecue sauce until well mixed. Cover; cook on High heat setting 10 to 15 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST DAMN SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK

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Tender, succulent and juicy pulled pork made to perfection in your slow cooker. Made with a simple dry rub and slow cooked in a savory mix to create the most delicious homemade pulled pork.

Provided by RecipeTeacher

Categories BBQ

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3lb - 4lb pork shoulder butt
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp liquid smoke

Steps:

Cut meat into 4-6 equal sized pieces. Trim fat as desired.
In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper and rub all over meat.
Add chicken broth, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke to slow cooker and whisk it together. Place meat into slow cooker.
Slow cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
Remove meat to a bowl and shred with two forks. Serve with juices from slow cooker or add your favorite BBQ sauce.

SLOW-COOKED PULLED PORK

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Every time I bring this dish to a potluck I get asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People are surprised to hear me say that I made it. When I tell them how simple the recipe is, they are doubly surprised. The two-step process fits the demanding schedule of any teacher-easy to make and easy to serve.-Betsy Rivas, Chesterfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut in half
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons hickory Liquid Smoke, optional
10 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, 1 tablespoon pepper, salt, chili powder and cayenne. Rub over roast; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the vinegar, broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke, if desired, and remaining pepper; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat from slow cooker; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1076mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

Choose the right cut of meat: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork. It's a tough muscle that benefits from the long, slow cooking process.
Use a good quality rub: The rub is what gives pulled pork its flavor. Experiment with different combinations of spices and herbs to find one that you like.
Cook the pork on low and slow: The best pulled pork is cooked on low heat for a long time. This allows the meat to break down and become tender.
Don't overcook the pork: Pulled pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 205 degrees Fahrenheit. If you cook it for too long, it will become dry and tough.
Let the pork rest before shredding: Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before shredding. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Pulled pork is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own pulled pork at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!