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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork for Flavor-Packed Gatherings

This Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is a crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 4 pounds Pork Butt or Pork Shoulder Opt for bone-in for more flavor.
For the Liquid
  • 1 cup Beer or Apple Cider or Apple Juice Feel free to substitute with water in a pinch.
For the Spice Rub
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Aids in caramelization.
  • 2 tablespoons Paprika Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder Can add fresh minced garlic for extra flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White wine vinegar can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Tomato Ketchup Can substitute with homemade tomato sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Molasses Select original molasses for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
  1. Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Massage this mixture all over the pork until evenly coated.
  2. Place the seasoned pork in your slow cooker and pour in your chosen liquid. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  3. Optional: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Transfer the cooked pork to a roasting pan and brown for 20-35 minutes for extra flavor.
  4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces with two forks. Drizzle the BBQ sauce over it and gently mix.
  5. Serve the pulled pork in sliders topped with crunchy coleslaw or alongside mac and cheese and cornbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers freeze well; store in airtight containers for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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