Best 11 Slow Cooked Pulled Pork User Rating 5 Star Recipes

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Succulent, fall-apart pulled pork is the star of any barbecue or family gathering. Picture tender, juicy pork shoulder, slow-cooked to perfection, shredded and bathed in a symphony of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors. Our collection of slow-cooked pulled pork recipes offers a variety of options to satisfy every taste, from classic barbecue sauce to unique and creative twists. Whether you prefer a traditional smoky flavor or a spicy kick, our recipes have got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with these mouthwatering pulled pork dishes.

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BEST SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK RECIPE



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Slow cooker pulled pork is the tastiest recipe for your slow cooker! Pork shoulder that's slow roasted is so tender and juicy it literally falls apart on its own.

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 yellow onion (diced)
4 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 orange (juiced)

Steps:

  • Place the diced onion, garlic and orange juice in your slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix all of the spices together.
  • Trim all excess fat from the pork shoulder, then rub the spice mixture generously around the entire pork shoulder and place in the slow cooker.
  • Turn your slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
  • Once your pork is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker to a plate or cutting board and use two forks to shred the pork.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 251 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 411 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

SLOW-COOKED PULLED PORK



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Every time I bring this dish to a potluck I get asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People are surprised to hear me say that I made it. When I tell them how simple the recipe is, they are doubly surprised. The two-step process fits the demanding schedule of any teacher-easy to make and easy to serve.-Betsy Rivas, Chesterfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut in half
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons hickory Liquid Smoke, optional
10 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, 1 tablespoon pepper, salt, chili powder and cayenne. Rub over roast; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the vinegar, broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke, if desired, and remaining pepper; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat from slow cooker; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1076mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK



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If you've spent any time on Pinterest or food blogs, you've likely come across a recipe for three-ingredient barbecue pulled pork that can be made in the slow cooker. Methods and ingredients vary, but the recipe almost always calls for boneless pork shoulder, some sort of dark cola (usually Dr Pepper or root beer) and barbecue sauce. Dubious? We were too, so we asked the members of our NYT Cooking Community Facebook page if anyone had ever made it and if they liked it. We received more than 150 very opinionated responses. Many readers have come up with their own clever twists, like using coffee or beer in place of cola, adding onions or chipotles, rubbing the meat with a spice blend and searing the meat before cooking. We tried cooking it a few different ways and found we liked this adaptation best. It calls for a few more ingredients and an extra step or two, but it's got layers of flavor and it's still mostly fuss-free. (You can find the pressure-cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     meat, sandwiches, main course

Time 10h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons hot or sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
3 to 4 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of most of its excess fat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional for greasing
1 yellow onion, chopped (optional)
1 (12-ounce) can dark soda, like Dr Pepper, root beer, cola or birch beer
1/2 to 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. If you have time, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight. If you don't, no worries; proceed to Step 2.
  • Lightly grease the crock of a slow cooker. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the pork until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes each side. Add onion, if using, to the slow cooker. Add the pork on top of the onion. Pour soda over the pork and set the slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours, until the meat has collapsed and shreds easily.
  • Drain most of the liquid from the slow cooker and shred the meat directly in the pot. Add about 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and stir to combine. (At this point, if you like crisp bits in your pulled pork, you can spread the shredded pork on a sheet pan and place under a broiler for a couple minutes then return to the slow cooker.) Taste and add more barbecue sauce, hot sauce, salt or pepper, if desired. Serve with soft rolls and extra sauce on the side.

ULTIMATE SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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Pulled pork is perfect for the slow cooker. Cooking the pork low and very slow is the secret to the juiciest and most tender pulled pork. Serve the pork as is or feel free to stir in your favorite barbecue or other sauces at the end of cooking.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield Makes approximately 3 1/2 pounds, 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 1/2 to 5 pound) boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (also known as pork butt), twine or netting removed
2 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped small
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ancho or mild chili powder, see our homemade chili powder recipe
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup water
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Bread rolls
Coleslaw, see our mayonnaise based coleslaw recipe or our mayo-free coleslaw
Pickles
Barbecue sauce, see our bacon bourbon barbecue sauce recipe
Hot Sauce

Steps:

  • Rub the pork with salt and pepper, and then set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients. (See notes below if you plan to sear the pork first).
  • Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic then cook, occasionally stirring, until they are sweet and browned around the edges. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring until the tomato paste turns from bright red to orange in color; about 3 minutes. Add the water, apple cider vinegar, and fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Rest the seasoned pork in the bottom of a slow cooker then pour the onion and spice mixture on top. Wiggle the pork around the bottom of the slow cooker so that some of the onion and spice mixture slides underneath. Cover with lid and cook until the pork can be easily shredded; LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 6.
  • Turn off the slow cooker and transfer the pork to a cutting board. If the pork has a bone in it, remove and discard it. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any connective tissue, and large clumps of fat.
  • Remove the cooking liquid and skim most of the fat from its surface. Discard the fat then set the cooking liquid aside.
  • If using barbecue sauce, add it to the slow cooker and stir in the shredded pork. For even more flavor, add back some of the reserved cooking liquid. If you're not using barbecue sauce, add the shredded pork and the cooking liquid back to the slow cooker. Taste and season with salt, additional vinegar, or hot sauce as needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of the recipe (assumes 10 servings), Calories 404, Protein 28 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 109 mg

SLOW-COOKED PULLED PORK (USER RATING: 5-STAR)



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Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup(s) ketchup
1/3 cup(s) cider vinegar
1/4 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup(s) tomato paste
2 tablespoon(s) sweet paprika
2 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon(s) yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
4 pound(s) boneless pork shoulder blade roast (fresh pork butt), cut into 4 pieces
12 soft sandwich buns or ciabatta rolls, warmed
Dill pickles (optional)
Potato chips (optional)
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In 5 1/2-quart slow-cooker pot, stir onion, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and pepper until combined. Add pork to sauce mixture and turn to coat well with sauce. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook pork mixture on low setting as manufacturer directs, 8 to 10 hours or until pork is very tender. With tongs, transfer pork to large bowl. Pour sauce into fat separator. Turn setting on slow cooker to high; cover and heat sauce to boiling to thicken and reduce slightly. While sauce boils, with 2 forks, pull pork into shreds. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and toss with sauce to combine. Cover slow cooker and heat through on high setting if necessary. Spoon pork mixture onto bottom of sandwich buns; replace tops of buns. Serve sandwiches with pickles, potato chips, and hot sauce if you like.

EASY SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK



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No barbecue sauce here! Smoky chipotle chiles in adobo set this pulled pork apart. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 402. It comes from our book, "One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 dried bay leaves
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole tomatoes in puree
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 3/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and halved crosswise
8 sandwich rolls, split, for serving
Coleslaw, for serving
Pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, oregano, bay leaves, chipotle, adobo sauce, tomatoes (and puree), salt, and pepper. Add pork and turn to coat completely.
  • Cover and cook on high until meat is pull-apart tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a bowl; shred with two forks. Return pork to pot, and toss with sauce. Discard bay leaves.
  • Serve pulled pork with rolls, coleslaw, and pickles.

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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Succulent pulled pork spiced with paprika and cinnamon is oh-so simple when you make it in the slow cooker. Serve with fennel and apple slices in bread rolls

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2kg pork shoulder, skin removed
1 onion, sliced
2 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
160ml cloudy apple juice
1 tbsp black treacle
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
50g onion marmalade
1 fennel bulb, sliced thinly
1 apple, sliced thinly
juice 1 lemon
8 - 10 bread rolls
English mustard
mayonnaise (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the onion slices at the bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together 1 tbsp salt with 1 tsp ground black pepper, the smoked paprika and cinnamon. Put the flour onto a plate then rub the spice mixture over the pork.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and roll the spiced pork in the flour before putting it into the pan to sear it on all sides. Once the meat is starting to pick up a golden colour pop it on top of the onion slices in the slow cooker.
  • In a large jug combine all the ingredients for slow cooking the pork then pour over the meat. Pop the lid on and cook on the low setting for 8 hours.
  • When you're ready to serve, take the meat out of the slow cooker leaving the cooking liquor behind. Put the cooked meat on a roasting tray or large shallow bowl and pull it into bite-size chunks and shred with 2 forks. Ladle a little of the cooking juices over the pork and mix together.
  • Toss the fennel and apple slices in the lemon juice and season well then serve along with the pulled pork in bread rolls. Spread the rolls with a little English mustard and mayonnaise if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK



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Bring out your inner BBQ master with this Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork recipe. Just 10 easy minutes of prep, and then let the slow cooker do most of the work for you. Once the pork roast is cooked and tender, shred it up and choose your level of spice by adding in your family's favorite BBQ sauce for delicious smoky or spicy pulled pork that makes you the kitchen hero.

Provided by By Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb)
1/4 cup water
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • In small bowl, stir together paprika, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar.
  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rub paprika mixture on pork to cover completely. Place pork in slow cooker. Pour water around pork.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours, until extremely tender.
  • Transfer pork to cutting board. Let rest until cool enough to handle. Use 2 forks to shred pork.
  • Discard liquid in slow cooker. Wipe out slow cooker. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Return shredded pork to slow cooker; stir in barbecue sauce until well mixed. Cover; cook on High heat setting 10 to 15 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER TEXAS PULLED PORK



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Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.

Provided by cmccreight

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 cup barbeque sauce
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 extra large onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
8 hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on High until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.
  • Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK



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This recipe for pulled pork is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse and is used to make his Crazy Nachos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Boston butt pork roast (6 to 7 pounds), bone-in or boneless
3 tablespoons Emeril's Southwest Essence
1 1/2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Coarse salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place pork roast in a large, shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together Southwest Essence, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano. Using your hands, rub spice blend evenly over pork. Loosely cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until tender and falling apart, about 8 hours, breaking into smaller pieces as it becomes more tender.
  • Remove meat from crock pot and transfer to a large heatproof bowl, reserving juices in crock pot; remove excess fat and bones. Using 2 forks, shred meat. Add enough reserved cooking juices to keep meat moist; season with salt. Serve meat on nachos or on a toasted bun with your favorite barbecue sauce.

SLOW COOKED PULLED PORK



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I found this pulled pork in Good Housekeeping. I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
4 lbs boneless pork shoulder blade roast, cut into pieces (fresh pork butt)
12 soft sandwich buns or 12 ciabatta rolls, warmed
dill pickle (optional)
potato chips (optional)
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In 4 1/2-6 quart slow cooker pot, stir onion, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, paprika, worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until combined. Add pork to sauce mixture and turn to coat well with sauce.
  • Cover slow cooker with lid and cook pork mixture on low setting as manufacturer directs, 8-10 hours or until pork is very tender.
  • With tongs, transfer pork to large bowl. Turn setting on slow cooker to high; cover and heat sauce to boiling to thicken and reduce slightly.
  • While sauce boils, with 2 forks, pull pork into shreds. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and toss with sauce to combine. Cover slow cooker and heat through on high setting if necessary.
  • Spoon pork mixture onto bottom of sandwich buns; replace tops of buns. Serve sandwiches with pickles, potato chips, and hot sauce if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 107.3, Sodium 786.4, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 31.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for pulled pork because it has a good amount of fat that will render down during cooking, making the meat tender and flavorful.
  • Use a dry rub: A dry rub is a mixture of spices and herbs that is rubbed onto the pork before cooking. This helps to flavor the meat and create a crispy crust.
  • Cook the pork on low and slow: Pulled pork is best cooked low and slow, either in a slow cooker or in the oven. This allows the meat to cook evenly and become fall-apart tender.
  • Add liquid to the slow cooker: When cooking pulled pork in a slow cooker, it's important to add some liquid to prevent the meat from drying out. You can use water, broth, or even beer.
  • Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, it's time to shred it. You can do this with two forks or with a meat shredder.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides: Pulled pork is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked pulled pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual get-together or a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your pulled pork turns out perfect every time.

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