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Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork for Perfect Sandwiches

A close-up of a delicious crock pot pulled pork sandwich piled high with saucy meat on a white plate.
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Make incredibly tender, flavorful pulled pork with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This set-and-forget recipe is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (for mixing after shredding)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
  2. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the meat.
  3. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the basin of your slow cooker.
  4. Pour the chicken broth or water around the base of the pork.
  5. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
  6. Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Discard any excess fat.
  7. Use two forks to shred all the meat.
  8. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Stir in the 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce until the meat is coated.
  9. Cook on HIGH for another 15 minutes to allow the sauce to heat through.
  10. Serve hot on buns for the best BBQ pulled pork sandwiches.

Notes

  • For the juiciest results, aim for an internal temperature near 200°F before shredding, though the slow cooker method usually guarantees tenderness.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, drain off about 1 cup of the cooking liquid before adding the BBQ sauce back in.
  • This slow cooker pulled pork freezes well for easy meal prep protein.

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