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My Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipe is an easy pulled pork recipe you can make with just 5 minutes of prep and simple but flavorful ingredients! This is the best slow-cooked pull pork: it's fall-apart tender, juicy, and flavorful. Put it on sandwiches, in tacos or nachos, or even rice bowls, poutine, and flatbread! The options are endless.
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- Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork
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- How to Make Pulled Pork in a Crockpot
- Can I make pulled pork overnight in the slow cooker?
- Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe Tips
- Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker FAQs
- Pork Cooking Temp - Slow Cooker Pork
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Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork
If there's one dish my family never gets tired of, it's my homemade pulled pork recipe. This easy crock pot pulled pork is not only simple to make, but super delicious. You can customize the flavors however you like, and the result will always be juicy fall-apart pork!
I love making crockpot pulled pork for game day parties, BBQs, or just during a busy week. You will always get multiple dinners out of this easy pulled pork recipe - it's perfect for making all kinds of dishes, so you can meal prep for the whole week!
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Ingredients
- Pork loin roast
- BBQ sauce (use your favorite)
- Beef broth
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
How to Make Pulled Pork in a Crockpot
- Mix BBQ sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar together in a bowl, then add in garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine.
- Add pork loin roast to the slow cooker. Cover with the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Cook on High for 4 hours. Turn 2 to 3 times while the pork cooks to ensure it cooks evenly. When you turn it, begin shredding the pork by pulling it apart with 2 forks.
- After 4 hours, turn the slow cooker to Low and cook another 45 minutes until most of the juice absorbs and the pork shreds easily. Remove fat from the pork with tongs, and set aside to dispose. Serve, and enjoy!
Can I make pulled pork overnight in the slow cooker?
You can leave pulled pork to cook in the slow cooker overnight as long as you do not shred it until you're just about ready to serve it. Follow these instructions:
- Prepare the pork as instructed in the recipe card.
- Set the slow cooker to Low heat and cover the pork. Cook for 10 hours overnight.
- After 10 hours, shred the pork using two forks and allow it too cook for another 45 minutes to 1 hour on Low heat.
- Remove the fat with tongs, and serve!
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe Tips
- Play around with the seasonings to find the perfect combination you enjoy. I recommend using your favorite BBQ sauce or my homemade BBQ sauce.
- Make sure to remove all the fat from the pork using tongs before serving.
- When the pulled pork is done, it should shred very easily with two forks.
- Serve the pulled pork with extra BBQ sauce mixed in - it is extra delicious this way!
Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker FAQs
Although it is difficult to overcook pulled pork, it can become too soft if cooked for too long past the recommended cook time. Pulled pork is ready to enjoy after a little under 5 hours on High heat in the slow cooker; however, as long as you don't shred it until you serve it, you can safely leave it cooking overnight on Low heat. If you cook on Low overnight, I recommend leaving it to cook in the slow cooker for about 10 hours.
Pulled pork does need liquid to cook properly in the slow cooker. Without liquid it may burn and dry out. Additionally, the extra liquid adds more flavor!
I recommend cooking pulled pork in a mixture of BBQ sauce and beef broth. This thins out the BBQ sauce to fully coat the pork and makes it into the perfect braising liquid for the pork. Use your favorite BBQ sauce in the mixture.
Pork Cooking Temp - Slow Cooker Pork
Follow the below chart for slow cooker pork temps. Make sure to use a meat thermometer for the best results.
| Pork Cut | Weight/Thickness (on average) | Internal Temperature (°F) | Slow Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork Loin | 3-4 pounds | 145°F | High 5 hours or Low 6 hours |
| Pork Butt | 6-7 pounds | 195°F | High 7.5 hours or Low 9.5 hours |
| Pork Shoulder | 6-7 pounds | 195°F | High 7.5 hours or Low 9.5 hours |
| Baby Back Ribs | 3 pounds | 190°F | High 4 hours or Low 8 hours |
| Pork Spare Ribs (half-rack) | 3 pounds | 190°F | High 4 hours or Low 8 hours |
| Pork Chops | 2-inches thick | 145°F | High 2-3 hours or Low 5-6 hours |
| Pork Tenderloin | 1-3 pounds | 145°F | High 1-2 hours or Low 3-4 hours |
| Whole or Half Ham (pre-cooked) | 4-8 pounds | 140°F | Low 4-6 hours; check internal temp halfway for a small ham |
| Spiral Ham (pre-cooked) | 5-8 pounds | 140°F | Low 5 hours |
For more information on pork internal temperature and tips on cooking pork recipes, check our Pork Temperature Chart!
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Crockpot Pulled Pork
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
- 1 Tongs
- 2 Forks
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds pork loin roast
- 1.5 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix BBQ sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar together in a bowl, then add in garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine.1.5 cup BBQ Sauce, 1 cup beef broth, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 Tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Add pork loin roast to the slow cooker. Cover with the BBQ sauce mixture.2.5 pounds pork loin roast
- Cook on High for 4 hours. Turn 2 to 3 times while the pork cooks to ensure it cooks evenly. When you turn it, begin shredding the pork by pulling it apart with 2 forks.
- After 4 hours, turn the slow cooker to Low and cook another 45 minutes until most of the juice absorbs and the pork shreds easily. Remove fat from the pork with tongs, and set aside to dispose. Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Play around with the seasonings to find the perfect combination you enjoy. I recommend using your favorite BBQ sauce or my homemade BBQ sauce.
- Make sure to remove all the fat from the pork using tongs before serving.
- When the pulled pork is done, it should shred very easily with two forks.
- Serve pulled pork with extra BBQ sauce mixed in - it is extra delicious this way!
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