Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Juicy slow cooker pulled pork piled high on a soft bun, coated in rich barbecue sauce, perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or a hearty meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 492kcal
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 6-8 lbs pork shoulder or Boston butt roast (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/4 cup water or apple juice
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place the pork roast (bone-in or boneless) in the slow cooker, cutting the roast to fit if necessary.
- Add 1/4 cup water and sprinkle the pork lightly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to preference
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.
- Drain the excess liquid off the pork roast, remove roast from pot, and shred the meat with two forks, and discard excess fat and bone.
- Return the meat to the crock pot and pour about 1 cup of barbecue sauce over it (more if desired). Toss to coat, cover, and cook on low for another 1 to 2 hours to crisp up the edges, and meld the flavors.
- Serve the pulled pork with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 1055mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg