Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Description
The preparation starts with rubbing a 3 to 5-pound boneless pork butt with garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Liquid smoke imparts a hickory flavor before the pork is placed in a slow cooker and cooked on low for 8 to 9 hours until it easily shreds with a fork. After cooking, the pork is shredded directly in the slow cooker, mixing with its own juices.
A barbecue sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, more liquid smoke, salt, pepper, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground mustard is prepared separately and can be stirred into the shredded pork or served alongside. This sauce adds tangy, smoky, and spicy elements that enhance the pork's flavor.
The dish is versatile for serving in sandwiches, on a plate with sides, or as a filling, highlighting tender, richly flavored pulled pork with smoky undertones.
The notes include alternate methods like pressure cooking or oven roasting at low temperature, offering options for different equipment and timing preferences.
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 pounds pork butt roast boneless
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke hickory flavor
Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Place the 3 to 5 pounds boneless pork butt roast into the base of a 6-quart slow cooker. Rub 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon black pepper all over the pork, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, until the roast is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the pork directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices. Serve as is or stir in 1 cup of barbecue sauce.
Barbecue Sauce
- Combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Serve pulled pork with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Apply the garlic, salt, and pepper rub thoroughly over the pork roast for even seasoning.
- For pressure cooking, cook the pork on high pressure for 60 minutes with a 15-minute natural release; extend time for larger roasts.
- Oven roasting alternative: Roast at 225°F in a covered pot or tightly wrapped in foil for 8–9 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork in the cooking vessel to mix it with flavorful juices before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 2828mg | 118% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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