Pulled Pork

Pulled pork definitely falls into the comfort food category.  It has such a delightful texture and aroma.  I like it on top of steamed rice served in a bowl and topped with spicy BBQ sauce.  This is a great meal to pop into the slow cooker before going to work – so simple and low effort.  When you get home, the house is filled with a mouth watering aroma.  I always put a large portion of this in the fridge, store in a Glad food storage container, as a go to quick meal and also a great item to pack for lunch.

This is also a simple and nearly foolproof recipe and the cost is incredibly low per serving (at least 10 servings) averaging about $2 per serving.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

11 hrs

Total Time

11 hrs 15 mins

 

This slow cooker pulled pork recipe is so easy and it renders the most tender, juicy and delicious pulled pork you can imagine.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 14 Servings

Calories: 1577 kcal

Ingredients

Spice Rub:

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 4 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons table salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground white pepper

Pork:

• 7 pound 6-8 pound bone-in pork shoulder
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke optional
• 2 cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Massage spice rub into meat. Wrap tightly in double layer of plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. (For stronger flavor, the roast can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
2. Dry rub applied, wrapped and refrigerated
   
3. Unwrap roast and place it in slow cooker liner. Add liquid smoke, if using, and 1/4 cup water. Turn slow cooker to low and cook for 8-10 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
4. Dry rubbed and ready for slow cooking
   
5. Transfer roast to cutting board; discard liquid in liner. “Pull” by tearing meat into thin shreds with two forks or your fingers. Discard fat.
6. Place shredded meat back in slow cooker liner; toss with 1 cup barbecue sauce, and heat on low for 30-60 minutes, until hot. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.
7. Serve as a center of the plate with some fun and traditional sides like a spicy new potato salad and roasted okra. Or, make delicious sandwiches heaping mounds of pulled pork on a split roll, adding barbecue sauce to taste.

Recipe Notes

Serve as a center of the plate with some fun and traditional sides like a spicy new potato salad and roasted okra. Or, make delicious sandwiches heaping mounds of pulled pork on a split roll, adding barbecue sauce to taste.