Best 2 Ultimate Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipes
**Indulge in the Ultimate Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our ultimate slow-cooker pulled pork recipe. This delectable dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Picture tender, juicy pork shoulder immersed in a symphony of spices, herbs, and tangy barbecue sauce, slow-cooked to perfection in your trusty slow cooker. The result is a mouthwatering masterpiece that effortlessly falls apart, revealing a symphony of smoky, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. Accompanying this pulled pork paradise are three sensational sauce recipes: a classic tangy barbecue sauce, a spicy and smoky chipotle sauce, and a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Each sauce adds a unique layer of flavor to the pulled pork, allowing you to customize your culinary experience. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a casual family gathering, or simply craving a comforting meal, this ultimate slow-cooker pulled pork will steal the show.
SLOW COOKER TEXAS PULLED PORK
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
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 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.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Boston butt, pork shoulder, and pork loin are all good choices for pulled pork. Boston butt is the most popular cut because it is well-marbled and has a lot of connective tissue, which breaks down during cooking and makes the meat tender and flavorful.
- Season the pork well: Rub the pork with a mixture of spices, herbs, and salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Cook the pork on low heat for a long time: Slow cooking allows the connective tissue in the pork to break down and makes the meat tender and fall-apart. Cook the pork on low heat for at least 8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. You can also use a meat shredder to make this process easier.
- Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides: Pulled pork is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular sides include coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, and cornbread.
Conclusion:
Pulled pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a crowd. By following the tips in this article, you can make the best pulled pork that your friends and family will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give pulled pork a try. You won't be disappointed!
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