Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
12 servings (1/2 cup each)
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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It doesn't get much simpler than this 4-ingredient Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe. Ideal for busy weeknights and party menus, my best pulled pork recipe also happens to be one of my easiest dinner ideas ever.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds Pork shoulder roast or pork butt roast (see note 1)
- 1/2 cup applesauce (see note 2)
- 2 cups barbecue sauce optional (see note 3)
- Buns for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sprinkle pork generously with salt on all sides. Add to pot and sear without moving until a dark brown crust forms on one side, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Flip pork over and continue browning on the second side until a dark crust forms, about 4 to 5 minutes longer. Remove from pot and transfer to slow cooker. Pour applesauce over the top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours or LOW 8 to 10 hours. Using two forks, shred the pork. Pour barbecue sauce on top if using and serve in buns if desired.
Notes
- This easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe makes 12 1/2-cup servings, enough for a dozen entree portions (or eight 3/4-cup servings if you're only serving this with something light, such as
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- Pork: Look for a boneless or bone-in pork shoulder roast or pork butt. These heavy-duty cuts of pork have a high fat content which translates to more flavor.
- Applesauce: A half cup of store-bought or homemade applesauce lends moisture and just a hint of sweet flavor to the shredded pork.
- Barbecue sauce: Saucing your pork isn't required, and if you want to eat it in tacos, serve salsa on the side instead. To go the BBQ route, stir in your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce or try my Sweet Baby Ray’s copycat Barbecue Sauce.
- Yield: This easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe makes 12 1/2-cup servings, enough for a dozen entree portions (or eight 3/4-cup servings if you're only serving this with something light, such as coleslaw).
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
354mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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