Pulled Pork Slow Cooker Recipe Bbq

If you love my #1 post, The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, then you'll love this BBQ pulled pork version too! With simple seasoning, this recipe takes only minutes to prepare and cooks all day for fall apart tender, juicy pork oozing with tangy sweet sauce.

bbq pulled pork on bun topped with coleslaw on gray plate

For all of you lovers of BBQ I've got a recipe for you! Perfect for a family dinner that you know your kids will devour and equally as perfect for taking along to a pot luck, this Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is quick and easy and comes out perfectly every time.

You only need 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes to assemble this meal in your slow cooker. So much easier than smoking a grill all day and the results are just as amazing.

Cook on low for at least 8 hours until the pork becomes fall apart tender.

You can serve this up as sandwiches, wraps, salads and more for a versatile meal your family and friends will love.

Ingredients Needed

pork shoulder, also known as pork butt - can be bone-in or boneless
herb and garlic seasoning (check the ingredients, if yours does not contain salt, add ½ teaspoon to recipe)
chicken broth or stock
apple cider vinegar
your favorite BBQ sauce (I love Sweet Baby Ray's because it has great flavor and is nice and thick)

How to Make Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

remove packaging and any netting from the pork - if there is a large amount of fat you can trim a little off if desired
season well with herb and garlic seasoning
Place in slow cooker
Whisk together sauce ingredients
Pour half of sauce over pork, cover and cook

cooked pork shoulder with juices in round slow cooker

Cooking Notes

This will produce a lot of liquid as it cooks, no need to add any extra other than the sauce

If you are cooking a very large piece of pork and need it to cook more quickly, you can cut it into 2-4 smaller chunks

If using a pork shoulder with bone, carefully remove all bone pieces before shredding

shredded pork with tongs in round slow cooker

What temperature to cook pulled pork?

pulled pork, whether made in the oven, on the grill, or in the slow cooker, is best cooked on a low and slow temperature
somewhere in the range of 190 to 250 degrees F depending on the method used
another important temperature to note is the internal temp of the pork shoulder
to shred easily pork should reach an internal temperature of 205 degrees F(I use an Instant Read Thermometer)

How to Shred a Pork Shoulder

When the pork is done it should almost be falling apart. Use tongs to remove it to a separate bowl.

Use forks or meat claws to shred by starting in the middle and pulling apart until fully shredded.

Use a ladle to add back a little of the juice left over from cooking, but not too much or it will become soggy.

If the pork does not shred easily, it likely is not cooked enough. Return to slow cooker until it reaches an internal temp of 205 degrees F.

What can you make with pulled pork?

So many things!!

regular sandwiches like these (I love to top them with coleslaw!)
Mac & Cheese
tacos
nachos

There are so many possibilities!

overhead view of bbq pork sandwich with coleslaw on a gray plate

Do you let pork rest before pulling?

yes! It's really best to let it rest for 15-20 minutes to let the juices redistribute before cutting or pulling the meat. You can cover loosely with butcher paper or foil.

bbq pulled pork on bun topped with coleslaw on gray plate

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 4 hrs

Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 172 kcal

3 pound boneless pork shoulder
2 tablespoons herb and garlic seasoning
½ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup chicken broth

Rub pork shoulder with seasoning and place in slow cooker
Mix together bbq sauce, vinegar and broth and add to slow cooker
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 until pork reaches internal temperature of 205 degrees
Remove pork and shred
Add about ¼ - ½ cup of the juices back to pork and discard the rest
Add additional BBQ sauce if desired

you can use bone-in or boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)
if the herb and garlic seasoning you use does not contain salt, add ½ teaspoon to recipe
cook pork to an internal temp of 205 degrees F
pork should shred easily when fully cooked
remove all bones (if applicable) before shredding

Calories: 172 kcal Carbohydrates: 6 g Protein: 25 g Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 68 mg Sodium: 185 mg Potassium: 495 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 4 g Vitamin A: 70 IU Vitamin C: 0.1 mg Calcium: 51 mg Iron: 2 mg

Important nutritional disclaimer

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