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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This slow cooker pulled pork has a secret ingredient that makes it so tender and full of flavor! This easy pulled pork recipe has minimal prep time and leaves you with perfectly shredded pork! Top with coleslaw for the perfect pulled pork sandwich. This pulled pork recipe is perfect for party's, BBQ's, and entertaining.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Calories: 320 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pulled Pork
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or Boston butt trimmed of excess fat)
- 1/3 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Serve with:
- Fresh bread rolls
- Favorite BBQ sauce
- coleslaw
Instructions
- Trim excess fat off boneless pork shoulder to about 1/4 inch. Add the pork shoulder to a crockpot/slow cooker. Add in the 1/3 cup of Italian dressing and spread the mixed spices over the top. Using tongs, mix/turn the pork until it is fully coated in the spices.
- Turn the slow cooker on low heat for 8 hours and allow the pork to slow cook.
- After the 8 hours, remove the pork with tongs and place on a cutting board. Using two forks, or meat shredding claws, shred the pork. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the excess juices to keep the pork moist.
- Serve alone, or use your favorite BBQ sauce to slather on the pork and put it on a fresh roll with coleslaw on top!
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Notes
- When making pulled pork it's best to use the whole pork shoulder because of it's fat content and how well it shreds. Pork shoulder can be hard to find so you can substitute Boston butt (or Boston roast) and picnic roast for pulled pork.
- To scale pork, figure about 1/3 lb uncooked per guest. 4 pounds will serve about 8 guests. Double the ingredients to serve about 16.
- When preparing the pork, make sure to trim extremely fatty areas to 1/4 inch. Having too thick of fat will affect the cooking time of the pork, not allow the flavors to get into the meat, and trimming will streamline your shredding later.
- You can substitute the Italian dressing with beer instead (use a lighter beer). Reserve some of the juices from the pulled pork to keep it moist, especially if I'm going to freeze some.
Nutrition Information
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
512mg
(21%)
Potassium
910mg
(26%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
197IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 910mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.