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Crock Pot Pulled Pork

A close-up of a white bowl filled with succulent crock pot pulled pork coated in a rich BBQ sauce.

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Make tender, shreddable pulled pork in your slow cooker with this easy recipe. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 3–4 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in your slow cooker.
  5. Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the pork.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  7. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  8. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the cooking liquid.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, you can broil the shredded pork for a few minutes after removing it from the slow cooker.
  • This pulled pork is great for meal planning and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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