How to Make Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker)

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 asking what that amazing smell is.

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! Easy pork butt recipes like BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork tacos, pulled pork pizza, and more.

Print copies of this easy pulled pork crockpot recipe—you’ll need ’em! Everyone who tries this pork butt slow cooker recipe will be asking you how to make it. Thankfully, it’s super easy to make crock pot pork.

This is my personal favorite crockpot pork roast recipe: teriyaki pork. You can use this slow-cooked pork for just about anything, and it is going to be delicious. One of my favorites is pulled pork nachos with lots and lots of cheese. Yum!

And of course, there’s pulled pork sliders. 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 crispy potato wedges as a side, and you have one of the best recipes of all time.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork roast (we use pork butt roast)
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

This is the perfect balance of savory and sweet pulled pork seasoning. Teriyaki sauce mixed with brown sugar, beef broth, and the dry seasonings makes for a thick pork glaze and deep flavors.

Make your own Teriyaki sauce: Try our guide on How to Make Teriyaki Sauce to make your own teriyaki sauce at home! It’s easy and delicious!

Want to try other flavors, too? Here are some suggestions from Isabel:

• BBQ pulled pork: Replace Teriyaki with BBQ sauce, keeping other ingredients the same.
• Peach pulled pork: Use 1/2 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 1/2 cup red pepper paste or puree and 1/2 cup white vinegar instead of Teriyaki sauce. 

What’s the best cut for pulled pork?

When choosing what cut of meat for pulled pork to use, pork butt is our choice. Pork butt roast makes tender, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork recipes that are perfect for crockpot BBQ pulled pork.

We do not advise using pork shoulder roast as it most often comes with the skin on and is better for pork roast recipes made in the oven.

Need a slow cooker to make your shredded pork, or just want to upgrade? Here are my top picks – the Instant Pot comes with a slow cooker function!

How to Make Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

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

Making pulled pork in the slow cooker is so simple. Once you know how to cook a pork roast in a crock pot, you won’t want to go back to making oven pulled pork. It’s just that easy!

How to make pulled pork: when is pork done cooking?

We cook our slow cooker pork roast on high for 4 hours and on low for an additional 45 minutes for a full-flavor pork roast recipe that shreds easily with a fork.

How to make pulled pork: what should my pulled pork internal temp be?

Pulled pork temperature should read as 165°F to 170°F. This is the proper pulled pork temp where it will shred easily with a fork. Thankfully, this pulled pork crock pot recipe ensures it’ll be perfect every time!

Pulled Pork Leftovers

There are so many different recipes you can make using this pulled pork crockpot recipe! Pork slow cooker recipes are even more delicious when they’re this easy.

Some of our favorite easy pulled pork slow cooker recipes are pulled pork tacos, pulled pork nachos, pulled pork sliders, teriyaki rice with shredded pork, and our pulled pork flatbread recipe. Your options are endless!

Here are some ideas for what you can do with your leftover pulled pork:

• Add shredded pork to Chilaquiles Rojos (Chilaquiles Mexicanos)
• Replace the chicken in Chicken Empanadas with shredded pork
• Use it in our Pulled Pork Stuffed Shells
• Make Hawaiian Roll Sliders with shredded pork and coleslaw

Crock pot BBQ doesn’t get any better than this! Especially pork roast crock pot recipes.

Side Dishes for Pulled Pork

Wondering what to serve with your slow cooker pulled pork recipes? The best pulled pork sides accent the sweet and savory tang of our teriyaki pork pulled pork!

Here are our favorite pulled pork side dishes. These recipes pair well with pork crock pot recipes like this one!

• Ina Garten Mac and Cheese
• Baked Creamed Corn Casserole
• Zesty Spanish Potato Salad (Ensaladilla Rusa)
• Broccoli Apple Salad