Best 10 Slow Cooked Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipes

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When you're in the mood for a hearty and comforting meal, nothing beats a classic slow cooked crock pot pulled pork. This easy-to-make dish is packed with tender, juicy pork that practically falls apart in your mouth. Plus, the slow cooking process infuses the meat with a rich and flavorful sauce, making it the perfect meal for a get-together with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a culinary newbie, this step-by-step guide will show you how to create a mouthwatering slow cooked crock pot pulled pork that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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Pulled pork is perfect for the slow cooker. Cooking the pork low and very slow is the secret to the juiciest and most tender pulled pork. Serve the pork as is or feel free to stir in your favorite barbecue or other sauces at the end of cooking.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield Makes approximately 3 1/2 pounds, 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 1/2 to 5 pound) boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (also known as pork butt), twine or netting removed
2 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped small
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ancho or mild chili powder, see our homemade chili powder recipe
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup water
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Bread rolls
Coleslaw, see our mayonnaise based coleslaw recipe or our mayo-free coleslaw
Pickles
Barbecue sauce, see our bacon bourbon barbecue sauce recipe
Hot Sauce

Steps:

  • Rub the pork with salt and pepper, and then set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients. (See notes below if you plan to sear the pork first).
  • Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic then cook, occasionally stirring, until they are sweet and browned around the edges. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring until the tomato paste turns from bright red to orange in color; about 3 minutes. Add the water, apple cider vinegar, and fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Rest the seasoned pork in the bottom of a slow cooker then pour the onion and spice mixture on top. Wiggle the pork around the bottom of the slow cooker so that some of the onion and spice mixture slides underneath. Cover with lid and cook until the pork can be easily shredded; LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 6.
  • Turn off the slow cooker and transfer the pork to a cutting board. If the pork has a bone in it, remove and discard it. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any connective tissue, and large clumps of fat.
  • Remove the cooking liquid and skim most of the fat from its surface. Discard the fat then set the cooking liquid aside.
  • If using barbecue sauce, add it to the slow cooker and stir in the shredded pork. For even more flavor, add back some of the reserved cooking liquid. If you're not using barbecue sauce, add the shredded pork and the cooking liquid back to the slow cooker. Taste and season with salt, additional vinegar, or hot sauce as needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of the recipe (assumes 10 servings), Calories 404, Protein 28 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 109 mg

SLOW COOKED / CROCK POT PULLED PORK



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This recipe is so easy to make and wonderful to serve a crowd. The recipe came from the Chicago Tribune Food section. I have tweaked it to perfection over the years. Enjoy! It freezes well. This can be made in the crock pot overnight and finished in the morning and be ready for lunch! This is not a saucy Pulled pork but that can be easily remedied by adding your fave BBQ sauce or by following my suggestion. Update 5/10: Top with Recipe#421991

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 lbs boneless pork shoulder, fat removed (*have butcher trim, separate bone and tie with twine)
1/4 cup water, can use beer
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light molasses (mild)
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, I do not use
16 soft buns, regular
1 pint creamy Coleslaw, for topping your pulled pork

Steps:

  • Switch on the crockpot to the LOW setting.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl (except pork).
  • Place pork shoulder in crock pot. Pour sauce over pork to coat.
  • Cover and cook with lid on for approximately 8-10 hours on low or overnight. Cook until very tender and falling apart. *I often do this overnight.
  • Remove pork from crock and cool enough for handling. When cooled, pull apart with fingers or forks. Put back in crock, keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For a thicker sauce, add 1/2 C ketchup and 1/2 C your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • Serve on soft buns and smother with a creamy coleslaw recipe#421991.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 560.9, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8, Protein 23.7

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

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

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h50m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup ketchup
½ cup Maker's Mark® Bourbon
¼ cup cider vinegar
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds boneless, untrimmed pork shoulder blade roast (Boston butt)
Slider buns, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, stir together the ketchup, bourbon, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart slow-cooker bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1½ teaspoons salt, and 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper. Add the pork and rub the mixture all over the meat. Turn the pork fat side up. 3. Pour ¼ cup sauce and 1 cup water into the slow-cooker bowl. Refrigerate the remaining sauce for serving. Cover and cook as the manufacturer directs on the low setting until the meat is falling-apart tender, about 8 hours. 4. Carefully transfer the meat to a large bowl; discard the fat and skin. Using two forks, shred the meat into small pieces. Carefully pour the sauce from the slow cooker into fat separator. Pour the sauce over meat, leaving behind and then discarding the fat. Serve in the buns with the reserved sauce.

SLOW COOKER TEXAS PULLED PORK



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Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.

Provided by cmccreight

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 cup barbeque sauce
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 extra large onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
8 hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on High until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.
  • Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Feed a crowd with these Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, spiced with mustard, paprika and cumin, from Food Network Kitchen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 3-to-4-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
6 potato buns
Barbecue sauce and prepared coleslaw, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the paprika, mustard powder, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet; add the pork and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 minutes. Remove the pork and transfer to a plate; whisk 3/4 cup water into the drippings in the skillet. Transfer the liquid to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the vinegar, tomato paste, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 cups water to the slow cooker and whisk to combine. Add the pork, cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
  • Remove the pork and transfer to a cutting board. Strain the liquid into a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Roughly chop the pork and mix in a bowl with 1 cup of the reduced cooking liquid, and salt and vinegar to taste. Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

EASY SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK



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No barbecue sauce here! Smoky chipotle chiles in adobo set this pulled pork apart. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 402. It comes from our book, "One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 dried bay leaves
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole tomatoes in puree
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 3/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and halved crosswise
8 sandwich rolls, split, for serving
Coleslaw, for serving
Pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, oregano, bay leaves, chipotle, adobo sauce, tomatoes (and puree), salt, and pepper. Add pork and turn to coat completely.
  • Cover and cook on high until meat is pull-apart tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a bowl; shred with two forks. Return pork to pot, and toss with sauce. Discard bay leaves.
  • Serve pulled pork with rolls, coleslaw, and pickles.

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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Pork simmered in root beer makes all the difference. Topped with your favorite BBQ sauce, it's sure to bring rave reviews.

Provided by Livie's Mommy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 7h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer
1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low until well cooked and the pork shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. Note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. Drain well. Stir in barbecue sauce. Serve over hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 990.1 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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Succulent pulled pork spiced with paprika and cinnamon is oh-so simple when you make it in the slow cooker. Serve with fennel and apple slices in bread rolls

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2kg pork shoulder, skin removed
1 onion, sliced
2 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
160ml cloudy apple juice
1 tbsp black treacle
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
50g onion marmalade
1 fennel bulb, sliced thinly
1 apple, sliced thinly
juice 1 lemon
8 - 10 bread rolls
English mustard
mayonnaise (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the onion slices at the bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together 1 tbsp salt with 1 tsp ground black pepper, the smoked paprika and cinnamon. Put the flour onto a plate then rub the spice mixture over the pork.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and roll the spiced pork in the flour before putting it into the pan to sear it on all sides. Once the meat is starting to pick up a golden colour pop it on top of the onion slices in the slow cooker.
  • In a large jug combine all the ingredients for slow cooking the pork then pour over the meat. Pop the lid on and cook on the low setting for 8 hours.
  • When you're ready to serve, take the meat out of the slow cooker leaving the cooking liquor behind. Put the cooked meat on a roasting tray or large shallow bowl and pull it into bite-size chunks and shred with 2 forks. Ladle a little of the cooking juices over the pork and mix together.
  • Toss the fennel and apple slices in the lemon juice and season well then serve along with the pulled pork in bread rolls. Spread the rolls with a little English mustard and mayonnaise if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

PULLED PORK (CROCK POT)



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I found this pulled pork recipe years ago, and it's a favorite at potlucks. Freezes well for easy quick meals.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Pork

Time 18h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lbs pork roast (shoulder or butt)
2 large onions
1 cup ginger ale
1 (18 ounce) bottle favorite barbecue sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray's)
barbecue sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice one onion and place in crock pot.
  • Put in the roast and cover with the other onion, sliced. Pour over the ginger ale. Cover and cook on LOW for about 12 hours. See Note2 below regarding amount of time needed!
  • Remove the meat, strain and save the onions, discard all liquid. With two forks, shred the meat, discarding any remaining fat, bones or skin. Most of the fat will have melted away.
  • Return the shredded meat and the onions to the crock pot, stir in the barbecue sauce. Continue to cook for another 4 to 6 hours on LOW.
  • Serve with hamburger buns or rolls and additional barbecue sauce. Any leftovers freeze very well.
  • TIP: freeze ready-made sandwiches - a scoop of meat on a bun, well-wrapped. These make a great quick meal or snack. To reheat, remove wrapping, wrap in a paper towel, and zap 1-2 minute in the microwave.
  • Note: Shoulder or butt are recommended because the meat shreds very well. Other cuts do not shred as readily. It is a fattier cut, but the fat melts away in the cooking and is poured away when you discard the liquid.
  • Note 2: I have an older, smaller crock pot. The above times work perfectly for me. But if you have a newer or bigger crock pot, you may need to revise times downward, esp. after the bbq sauce is added. I think you need at least a couple of hours for it all to meld, but that may be all you need. Update: I recently bought a bigger crockpot, I think 5 or 6 qts. I cooked a 6 lb pork shoulder in it for 8 hours and it was shreddable at that point. Shredded, added the sauce, and cooked for another hour or so to meld everything. So use your best judgment on timing!
  • Note3: You might want to turn your roast over after it's cooked a while, to ensure more even cooking. I think this may depend on the size and shape of your roast and the size of your slow cooker. Remember that each time you remove the lid you lose heat and be careful, as turning a large piece of meat is awkward.
  • Note4: my sister says this takes 2 hours in the Instapot. I don't have one, up to you to figure out the steps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 584.6, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 18.1, Protein 40.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat. Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a lot of connective tissue that breaks down during cooking, resulting in tender, juicy meat.
  • Trim the pork shoulder of excess fat. This will help to reduce the amount of grease in the finished dish.
  • Season the pork shoulder generously with a rub made from your favorite spices. Some popular spices for pulled pork include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
  • Cook the pork shoulder on low heat for 8-10 hours. This will allow the connective tissue to break down and the meat to become tender.
  • Shred the pork shoulder with two forks. Once the meat is cooked, it should be easy to shred into bite-sized pieces.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked crock-pot pulled pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual gathering or a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your pulled pork turns out tender, juicy, and flavorful.

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