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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Elevate your next meal with the rich and smoky flavors of our Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork! This easy-to-make recipe will have your taste buds dancing and everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend get-togethers, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 to 5 pounds boneless pork butt roast
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Hickory Liquid Smoke
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 crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, until the roast is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Serve pulled pork with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • Rub the garlic, salt, and pepper all over the roast. Place the roast into an electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot and drizzle the liquid smoke over it.
  • Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute natural release. Then, switch the release valve to the venting position and remove the lid once the steam has stopped coming out. If the roast is larger than 5 pounds, add extra time.
  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the roast into a 5 to 7 quart oven-safe pot with a lid, or use a roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil later. Rub the garlic, salt, and pepper all over the pork roast to coat it, and drizzle the liquid smoke over it.
  • Cover the roast with a lid or aluminum foil tightly. Roast at 225 degrees for 8-9 hours or until the pork shreds easily with a fork. Shred the pork in the pan and mix it with the juices.
  • Rub the garlic, salt, and pepper all over the roast. Place the roast into an electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot and drizzle the liquid smoke over it.
  • Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute natural release. Then, switch the release valve to the venting position and remove the lid once the steam has stopped coming out. If the roast is larger than 5 pounds, add extra time.
  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the roast into a 5 to 7 quart oven-safe pot with a lid, or use a roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil later. Rub the garlic, salt, and pepper all over the pork roast to coat it, and drizzle the liquid smoke over it.
  • Cover the roast with a lid or aluminum foil tightly. Roast at 225 degrees for 8-9 hours or until the pork shreds easily with a fork. Shred the pork in the pan and mix it with the juices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 2828mg (118%) Potassium 783mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 203IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% 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.