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Crockpot Pulled Pork

Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork

This slow cooker pulled pork is tender, juicy, and packed with classic BBQ flavor. Seasoned pork cooks low and slow until it easily shreds, then gets finished with BBQ sauce for easy sliders, sandwiches, or simple weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pounds pork butt or pork shoulder roast
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons pork rub
  • 6 ounces root beer, Dr Pepper, or 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 12 Hawaiian rolls (optional to make sliders)

Method
 

  1. Coat the pork roast evenly with the pork rub, pressing the seasoning into the meat so it sticks well.
  2. Place the seasoned pork roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the root beer, Dr Pepper, or chicken broth around the pork roast, avoiding pouring directly over the top.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for about 8 hours until the pork becomes very tender and shreds easily.
  5. Transfer the pork to a large bowl and add some of the cooking liquid if needed to keep the meat moist.
  6. Shred the pork using two forks and mix with BBQ sauce. Serve on Hawaiian rolls or enjoy as desired.

Notes

  • Do not pour the cooking liquid directly over the pork so the seasoning stays in place.
  • Cooking the pork low and slow produces the best shredded texture.
  • Adding some of the cooking liquid after shredding helps keep the pork moist.
  • Toasting slider buns helps prevent soggy sandwiches.
  • This recipe works well for sandwiches, sliders, or casual gatherings.

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