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Crockpot Pulled Pork

A savory and succulent pulled pork dish that's easy to make in a crockpot, perfect for meal prep or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece pork shoulder (about 4-5 pounds)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 piece onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Rub the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, brown sugar, and smoked paprika.
  3. Place the pork shoulder in the crockpot on top of the onion and garlic.
  4. Pour the barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the pork.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  2. Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred with two forks.
  3. Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and mix with the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve on buns, in tacos, or over rice.

Notes

For best flavor, consider creative serving options like adding crunchy coleslaw to sandwiches or fresh toppings to tacos. Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.