Crockpot Pulled Pork
Delicious and easy Crockpot Pulled Pork that cooks itself while you go about your day, perfect for sandwiches or leftovers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 to 5 pounds Pork shoulder (also called pork butt) Choose a boneless shoulder for convenience.
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Paprika Smoked paprika is recommended.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Broth (chicken or beef) or water
- 1 to 1.5 cups BBQ sauce Use your favorite.
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Optional.
- 1 splash Apple cider vinegar Optional for flavor.
- 1 pinch Chili flakes Optional for heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Trim any giant thick pieces of fat from the pork shoulder, but do not remove all the fat.
- Mix the seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder) and rub them all over the pork.
- Add the broth to the bottom of the crockpot, then place the seasoned pork in.
Cooking
- Cover and cook the pork on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours, until it shreds easily.
- Once cooked, lift the pork out and shred it using two forks.
- Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid if necessary, then add the shredded pork back into the liquid.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce and adjust seasoning with vinegar, brown sugar, or more salt to taste.
Notes
Let the pork rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Use cooking juices for added flavor and moisture.