Best 3 Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Pork Recipes
Indulge in the smoky, tender, and flavorful experience of slow-cooker BBQ pulled pork, a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds and become a family favorite. This succulent dish is a perfect blend of spices, tangy barbecue sauce, and fall-apart pork shoulder, all coming together in a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a classic Carolina-style pulled pork with a vinegar-based sauce, a sweet and smoky Memphis-style, or a spicy Texas-style with a kick, this article offers a diverse collection of slow-cooker BBQ pulled pork recipes to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK
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
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.
SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK
Serve this tender and flavorful slow cooker BBQ pulled pork to your family.
Provided by Ernest D. Green
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour BBQ sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place pork roast into the slow cooker; cover and cook on High until easily shredded, 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove roast from the slow cooker and shred using 2 forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the juices. Cook on Low to heat through, 10 to 15 minutes. Place on buns and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.8 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1879.3 mg, Sugar 39.8 g
SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN BBQ PULLED PORK RECIPE
With only a few basic ingredients, this sweet bbq pork recipe will quickly become on of your favorites!
Provided by Six Sisters
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Take 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and rub on all sides of the roast; set roast in slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, juice from can of pineapple rings, liquid smoke, and BBQ sauce. Pour of roast in slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
- Using two forks, shred roast (it should literally fall apart). Scoop shredded pork onto individual rolls, top with a pineapple ring, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork. Pork shoulder or pork butt are the best cuts for pulled pork, as they are tough and fatty, which makes them ideal for slow cooking.
- Season the pork generously. A good rub will help to flavor the pork and create a delicious crust.
- Cook the pork on low heat for a long time. This will allow the pork to become tender and fall apart easily.
- Add liquid to the slow cooker. This will help to keep the pork moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Shred the pork with two forks. This is the easiest way to get the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides. Some popular choices include coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker BBQ pulled pork is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With a little planning, you can have a flavorful and tender pulled pork dish that everyone will love. So, fire up your slow cooker and get cooking!
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