Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 hrs
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Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork takes only minutes to prep, with minimal ingredients, and slow cooks for 10 hours. The pork is then shredded and smothered in your favorite barbecue sauce. You can eat it as is or place the pulled pork between two buns to enjoy as a pulled pork sandwich.
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Ingredients
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 pounds pork shoulder
- 8 ounces pineapple juice
- 18 ounces barbecue sauce
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Instructions
- Mix together the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub all over the pork shoulder until fully covered and seasoning is used up.
- Place the sliced onions on the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker. Then plan the pork shoulder FAT SIDE UP in the slow cooker. Pour the pineapple juice. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 hours.
- After the pork is done cooking, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place into a large serving dish. Remove as much of the fat off of the pork as possible. Begin to shred the meat. Once all the pork is shredded, add the cooked onions into the meat and about ¼ cup of the liquid.
- Next, add ¾ of a bottle of barbecue sauce to the shredded pork. Mix well. Serve immediately or drain most of the liquid out of the slow cooker and place back in slow cooker on "warm" setting until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Pork - The most common cut of meat used for pulled pork is a pork shoulder or also known as a Boston Butt Pork Roast.
- Liquid - I like to use pineapple juice. If you don't have this on hand you can use apple juice or even a light lager beer. If you don't have any of those options on hand water always works but just does not provide as much flavor.
- Pulled Pork Sandwiches - Serve ½ cup portions of shredded pulled pork on to a hamburger bun. Top with more barbecue sauce if desired. Add a scoop of coleslaw to your sandwich for an extra treat! Or top with bread and butter pickles.
- Cooking Liquid - Reserve 1-2 cups of the cooking liquid that the pulled pork was made in for freezing and reheating.
- Freezing leftovers - You will have a lot of shredded pork leftover depending on how many people you feed for the initial dinner. The good news is that the bbq pulled pork freezes great! Simply place a 1-2 cup portion of shredded pork (with extra cooking liquid if you happened to reserve it) in a labeled freezer bag. Freeze flat for up to 3 months.
- Reheat Frozen Shredded Pork - To reheat the frozen shredded pork you will want to place the frozen pork in the refrigerator the night before to thaw. Once thawed you'll want to cook on the stove top on medium-low heat until warm. Add liquid to the sauce pan to prevent the pulled pork from drying out. I would personally avoid reheating in the microwave as that may dry out the pork.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5c
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
804mg
(34%)
Potassium
915mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
111IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5c | |
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 804mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 915mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 111IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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