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Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork: Tender and Juicy

A close-up of shredded, tender crock pot pulled pork generously coated in rich, dark barbecue sauce on a white plate.
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Make incredibly tender, flavorful BBQ pulled pork with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This set and forget dinner is perfect for sandwiches or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lb pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, brown sugar, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create your dry rub.
  3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork shoulder.
  4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the basin of your slow cooker.
  5. Pour the chicken broth or water around the pork.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  7. Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it in a large bowl. Discard any excess liquid from the slow cooker.
  8. Use two forks to shred all the pork. Remove any large pieces of fat.
  9. Pour about 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce over the shredded pork and toss to coat.
  10. Return the sauced pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes more to heat through, or keep warm on the LOW setting until serving.
  11. Serve your best pork shoulder piled high on buns for amazing sandwich recipes.

Notes

  • For the juiciest results, aim for an internal temperature near 200°F before shredding.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce with 1 tablespoon of the cooking liquid before tossing with the meat.
  • This slow cooker pulled pork freezes well for easy meal prep protein.

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