The Easiest Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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The Easiest Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Description
This recipe focuses on a straightforward approach, using a single seasoning ingredient—kosher salt—to highlight the pork shoulder's natural flavor. Cooking the pork shoulder slowly on low heat allows the connective tissue to break down over several hours, producing tender meat that shreds effortlessly with forks. The recommended type of roast is Boston Butt, usually around 4 pounds, preferably boneless, although bone-in can be used if boneless is unavailable.
The method requires no extra liquid or spices, keeping the process simple and hands-off. After cooking, the meat should rest briefly to allow juices to redistribute, and excess fat can be easily removed by scraping with a fork. This pulled pork can be served in sandwiches, tacos, or alongside sides.
A tip includes avoiding roasts injected with sodium solutions for a more natural flavor; purchasing from a butcher counter is preferred when possible. Leaving the fat on during cooking is beneficial for moisture and taste, with excess fat removal easier post-cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pork shoulder roast Boston Butt, around 4 pounds, boneless
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Season the roast all over with kosher salt. Place in slow cooker and set to low. Cook for about nine hours.
- When cooked remove from slow cooker and allow to cool slightly. If desired, remove any large pieces of fat - they should be very easy to remove at this point. Using two forks, shred the meat.
Notes
- Leaving the fat on the roast during cooking adds flavor and keeps the meat moist.
- Excess fat can be easily removed after cooking by scraping with a fork.
- Avoid pork roasts injected with sodium solutions for better natural flavor.
- If boneless pork shoulder isn’t available, bone-in roasts can be used instead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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