Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork: Easy

Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork is a delicious and easy meal that everyone will love. It is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it uses simple ingredients. You can make it in your Crock Pot and let it cook while you do other things.

## Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is great because:

• It is simple and requires very little prep time.
• The pork turns out tender and full of flavor.
• You can make enough to feed a crowd or enjoy leftovers.

## How to Make Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

Making this dish is easy. You will mix some spices and BBQ sauce with pork in your Crock Pot. Then, just let it cook until the meat is tender. After that, shred the pork and mix it with the sauce.

## Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds pork shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Buns for serving

## Directions

1. Place the sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
2. Rub the pork shoulder with paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Place the pork in the Crock Pot on top of the onions and garlic.
4. Pour the BBQ sauce over the pork.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
6. Remove the pork from the pot, shred it with two forks, and mix with the sauce.
7. Serve on buns.

## How to Serve Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

You can serve this pulled pork on soft buns. It is also great with coleslaw or pickles on the side. Try adding extra BBQ sauce for more flavor.

## How to Store Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

This pulled pork stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, just heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.

## Tips to Make Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

• Choose a good quality pork shoulder for the best flavor.
• Let the pork rest for a few minutes after cooking before shredding it.
• Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste.
• Make sure to keep the lid on while cooking for even heat.

## Variations

• Add some chopped peppers or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
• Use a different type of BBQ sauce, like honey or spicy.

## FAQs

• Can I use other cuts of pork? Yes, you can use pork loin or tenderloin, but they may cook faster.
• Can I freeze pulled pork? Yes, it freezes well. Just store it in a freezer-safe container.
• How can I make it less spicy? Simply skip the cayenne pepper or reduce the black pepper.

Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

A delicious and tender pulled pork dish cooked in a Crock Pot, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds pork shoulder Choose a good quality for the best flavor.
• 1 cup BBQ sauce You can use a different type of BBQ sauce, like honey or spicy.
• 1 unit onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Spices

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Skip for less spice.

For Serving

• unit Buns Serve pulled pork on soft buns.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Place the sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
2. Rub the pork shoulder with paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Place the pork in the Crock Pot on top of the onions and garlic.
4. Pour the BBQ sauce over the pork.

Cooking

1. Cover and cook on low for 480 minutes or on high for 300 minutes until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
2. Remove the pork from the pot, shred it with two forks, and mix with the sauce.

Notes

This pulled pork stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, heat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.