Description
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork is a savory and tender dish that is perfect for gatherings and family dinners, allowing you to enjoy a hearty meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Choose the right cut: A pork shoulder or pork butt works best for this recipe.
- Season generously: Don’t be shy with your spices and sauces.
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients before starting.
- Place the pork in the crockpot: Add the pork shoulder to the crockpot.
- Add the seasonings: Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and brown sugar over the pork.
- Pour the BBQ sauce: Add the BBQ sauce over the seasoned pork.
- Cover and cook: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 8 hours.
- Check for tenderness: After 8 hours, check if the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Let it rest: After cooking, allow the pork to rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Shred the meat: Use two forks to shred the meat easily.
- Save the drippings: Add the drippings back into the shredded meat for extra moisture and taste.
Notes
- Letting the pork rest after cooking helps the juices redistribute, making for a juicier final product.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Beef-Recipes
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: pulled pork, BBQ, crockpot, slow cooker, easy recipe