Best Ever Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This crockpot pulled pork is one of the easiest party recipes. Use it for classic pulled pork sandwiches, sliders, or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 5 to 7 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 to 3 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ cup water
- 1 to 2 cups barbecue sauce, your favorite
- Warm split buns, barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and dill pickles (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- If desired, cut the pork shoulder into 3 to 4 pieces. Generously season it on all sides with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.5 to 7 pounds pork shoulder | 2 to 3 tsp Kosher salt | 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Place the pork in the slow cooker; top with the sliced onion and then drizzle with the Worcestershire sauce. Add the 3/4 cup of water.1 large onion | 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce | 3/4 cup water
- Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 12 hours, or until very tender.
- Remove the pork to a large plate or bowl. Pour the cooking liquids into a cup or bowl and let them stand for a few minutes, then skim off and discard the fat. Reserve some of the defatted cooking liquid to moisten the pork, if needed.
- Shred the pork with forks, discarding the fat and bones, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Add 1 to 2 cups of barbecue sauce, or enough to coat and flavor the pork as desired. If it seems dry or too thick, add some of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.1 to 2 cups barbecue sauce
- Serve the shredded pork with warm split buns, extra barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and dill pickle slices, as desired.Warm split buns, barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and dill pickles (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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