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    Home » Recipes » Dinner Ideas » Pulled Pork Recipe (Slow Cooker)

    Pulled Pork Recipe (Slow Cooker)

    Published: Jun 28, 2022 Modified: Apr 17, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My pulled pork recipe will be your most requested recipe for any get-together! Slow cooker pulled pork is so mouth-wateringly good, you will be amazed at how easy it is to prepare.

    There is so much you can do with pulled pork roast. The amount of shredded pork recipes you can make with leftover pulled pork is endless! BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork tacos, pulled pork pizza, and more.

    Slow cooker pulled pork sandwich
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    • Best Pulled Pork Recipe
    • Pulled Pork Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Make Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker
    • Pulled Pork Recipes FAQs
    • Slow Cooker Pork Recipes Variations
    • Pulled Pork Leftover Recipes
    • Side Dishes for Pulled Pork
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    Best Pulled Pork Recipe

    This is my go-to recipe for every family gathering and every beach vacation. Our family knows when they visit me in Florida, they will be welcomed by the delicious smell of pulled pork.

    You can use this slow-cooked pork for just about anything, and it is going to be delicious. One of my family’s favorites is pulled pork nachos with lots and lots of cheese.

    And of course, there are pulled pork sandwiches. Whip these up with some coleslaw and extra of the teriyaki sauce mixture used in the pulled pork rub, on buttery buns, and with baked potato wedges as a side, and you have one of the best recipes of all time.

    This was the easiest pulled pork recipe I have ever made and it was delicious. My family loved this meal!

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    Slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches

    Pulled Pork Recipe Ingredients

    • pork loin
    • BBQ Sauce or Teriyaki Sauce
    • beef broth
    • brown sugar
    • garlic powder
    • paprika
    • onion powder
    • black pepper
    Slow cooker pulled pork ingredients on a blue tray

    How to Make Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

    1. Mix together BBQ sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar in a bowl. Then, stir in garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper.
      sauce for pulled pork in a small bowl
    2. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker, and cover with the sauce mixture.
      pork in a slow cooker with sauce
    3. Cook on High for about 4 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during the cooking time to ensure even doneness. Start to encourage the pork to shred by pulling apart with 2 forks.
      pulled pork in a slow cooker
    4. Turn the slow cooker on low and cook for approximately 45 minutes until most of the juice absorbs and the pork shreds. Remove fat from the pork using tongs and set aside on a plate for disposal.

    Pulled Pork Recipes FAQs

    What’s the best cut of pork to use to make pulled pork?

    My favorite cut to use is a pork loin. I do not advise using pork shoulder as it most often comes with the skin on and is a bit too fatty for a crockpot recipe.

    Does pork in the slow cooker need liquid?

    I always recommend using a sauce and also beef or chicken broth. This will create the juiciest pork!

    How do you keep pulled pork moist?

    Most of the time I make this recipe ahead of time and let it sit on the lowest possible setting until ready to serve. This is why it’s so important to add some broth and bbq sauce.

    Slow Cooker Pork Recipes Variations

    • Teriyaki: Replace BBQ sauce with Teriyaki sauce, keeping other ingredients the same.
    • Peach pulled pork: Use ½ cup of ponzu sauce and thin slices of peach or nectarine instead of Teriyaki sauce for a sweet and spicy peach pulled pork. 
    • Spicy Portuguese pulled pork: Use ½ cup red pepper paste or puree and ½ cup peri peri sauce instead of Teriyaki sauce. 

    Pulled Pork Leftover Recipes

    • Pulled Pork Tacos
    • Pulled Pork Nachos
    • Pulled Pork Sandwiches
    • Pulled Pork Bowls
    • Pulled Pork Flatbread
    • Pulled Pork Poutine
    Pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw

    Side Dishes for Pulled Pork

    • Elotes
    • Mac and Cheese
    • Spanish Potato Salad
    • Instant Pot Potato Salad
    • Mexican Street Corn Casserole

    If you love pork, you will love my Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and my absolute favorite pork chop recipes for Sunday Supper: Smothered Pork Chops and Sous Vide Pork Chops. They are so easy to prepare and amazingly delicious.

    Pulled pork makes a great vacation recipe! Try more of my Easy Vacation Meals for ideas of what you can make while on vacation. It’s also great for leftovers – pulled pork Pizza Rolls are the best!

    Slow Cooker Recipes

    • Slow Cooker Lasagna
    • Slow Cooker Short Ribs
    • Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
    • Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Legs

    📋 Recipe

    Pulled pork piled on a sandwich with coleslaw

    The Easiest Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Isabel Laessig
    The easiest guide for how to make pulled pork in crock pot! Follow our guide on how to make pulled pork, and you'll have the best pulled pork recipe on the block. Slow cooker pulled pork is so mouth-wateringly good, you'll be shooing away neighbors.
    4.75 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
    Course Main dish or appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 217 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Tongs
    • Two forks

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs. pork loin roast
    • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    Cooking Conversions

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    Instructions
     

    • Mix together 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1 cup beef broth, and ¼ cup brown sugar in a bowl. Add in 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir.
      1 cup BBQ Sauce, 1 cup beef broth, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
      sauce for pulled pork in a small bowl
    • Add the 2 lbs. pork loin roast to the slow cooker and cover with the teriyaki sauce mixture.
      2 lbs. pork loin roast
      pork in a slow cooker with sauce
    • Cook on High for 4 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during the cooking to ensure the pork cooks evenly. Start to encourage the pork to shred by pulling apart with 2 forks.
      pulled pork in a slow cooker
    • Turn the slow cooker to Low and cook for approximately 45 minutes, until most of the juice is absorbed and the pork shreds. Remove fat from pork with tongs and set aside on a plate to dispose of. Serve and enjoy!
      Slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw

    Notes

     
    This recipe works great with both Teriyaki and BBQ Sauce flavors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1550mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 431IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    1. Shannon says

      April 24, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Although one of my husbands favorite things is pulled pork I’d never tried making it at home. I had picked up a pork loin and discovered I had all the ingredients for this recipe in my cabinet already. It was Incredibly easy! More importantly than an easy meal to prepare was the taste… delicious!
      We had it on Hawaiian buns tonight but I’m already thinking of using the leftovers for tacos. Thanks for the fab recipe!

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      • Em Beitel says

        April 25, 2022 at 10:46 am

        That’s so awesome, Shannon! We’re so glad you enjoyed it – thank you for sharing your experience with us!

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    2. SJB says

      November 27, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      This was beyond easy and delicious! I’ve been taking a bite here and there while the pork soaks up all the jus. Thanks so much!

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      • Em Beitel says

        November 29, 2022 at 10:29 am

        We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for trying it out and leaving us a comment!

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