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Shredded pulled pork on a white tray garnished with green herbs – juicy pulled pork crock pot recipe
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Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe – Slow-Cooked, Easy & Juicy

This pulled pork crock pot recipe is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Slow-cooked in a Crock-Pot or roasted in a Roaster Oven, it’s perfect for sandwiches, family dinners, or meal prep. Easy to make and pairs beautifully with sides like Mexican Slaw, Arroz Blanco, and roasted asparagus.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb. pork shoulder/Butt
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Crock pot
  • 1 roaster oven If you don't havecrock pot.

Method
 

  1. Prep the pork by trimming excess fat from pork shoulder or Butt and season it properly with spices.
  2. In Crock-Pot Method, Place pork inside the Crock-Pot, pour over BBQ sauce and vinegar over it, and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
  3. Pork should easily pull apart. So, keep checking as this is an important step to get perfect texture.
  4. Remove pulled pork from crock pot, let it rest 10 minutes, then shred properly using two forks.
  5. If you don't have crock pot available, no worries, use roaster oven. Place seasoned pork in roaster oven, cover, and slow-cook at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs and pair this masterpiece with sides like Mexican Slaw, Arroz Blanco, or roasted asparagus.

Notes

  • Cooking times vary depending on the size of the pork shoulder or Pork Butt.
  • For the juicier meat, I let it rest before shredding.
  • Pulled pork crock pot recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.