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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
My Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is tender, juicy and irresistibly delicious. Best of all, it's simple to make and can be served in a variety of ways. I love it as a sandwich but it can be made into tacos, burritos, served on baked potatoes, topped on salads, or served with various side dishes like coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread. It's a perfect go-to option for busy weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings with friends and the leftovers are just as delicious, if not even more flavorful!
Prep
10 min
Cook
10h
Total
10h 10m
Serves
10
Instructions
- 01
Add the pork (fat side up) and onions to the slow cooker.
- 02
Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a measuring cup.
- 03
Pour the sauce over the pork and onions. Be sure to get the pork nice and covered, tossing it once or twice if needed, keep fat side up.
- 04
Cover and cook on high 5-6 hours or low 9-10 hours. It should be fall apart tender, low and slow is the preferred option.
- 05
Trim and discard any fat, shred pork.
- 06
Carefully blend the liquid leftover in the slow cooker with an immersion blender. (Optional step: pass through a sieve to get the sauce nice and smooth)
- 07
Toss the pork in the liquid to keep the pork nice and moist. I usually add in some bbq sauce here at this step, too.
- 08
Serve as is with your favorite sides, build a sandwich or sliders with bbq sauce and your favorite toppings! Enjoy!
Nutrition
per serving · 1 serving
- Calories
- 376
- Protein
- 36g
- Carbs
- 26g
- Fat
- 13g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 22g
- Sat. fat
- 5g
- Sodium
- 495mg
- Cholesterol
- 122mg
Variations & swaps
Variations
- There are countless variations of making pulled pork. My slow cooker pulled pork is just one of many flavor options. Here are a few other ideas:
- Classic BBQ Pulled Pork: We all love a classic smoky, sweet, and tangy BBQ sauce pulled pork. You can follow my recipe and then after you shred the pork mix it in your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Mexican-Inspired Pulled Pork: Season the pork with spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Serve it in tacos, quesadillas, or burritos with traditional toppings like salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.
- Hawaiian Pulled Pork: Make a Hawaiian-inspired pulled pork with a pineapple-based sauce. Pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar create a sweet and tangy flavor profile.
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