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Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
An easy crock pot pork recipe that turns a pork roast into tender, smoky shredded pork for soft rolls and family-friendly meals.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (4-pound) pork shoulder roast
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cloves garlic sliced
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 extra large onion chopped
- 8 hamburger buns split
Instructions
Spice Rub
- Combine the smoked paprika, light brown sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.⅓ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Mix until evenly blended.
Prepare the Pork
- Use a small knife to cut shallow slits all over the pork roast.1 (4-pound) pork shoulder roast
- Insert the sliced garlic into the slits, spacing them evenly.6 cloves garlic
- Rub the outside of the pork with the prepared yellow mustard. Then Coat the mustard-covered pork evenly with the spice rub.1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Assemble in the Slow Cooker
- Add the olive oil to the insert of the Drew Barrymore Beautiful 10-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker. Place the seasoned pork into the cooker. Add the chopped onion around the pork.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 extra large onion
- Pour the barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce over the roast. Add the liquid smoke.1 cup barbecue sauce, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
Slow Cook
- Set the cooker to Slow Cook. Cover and cook on Low for 10–12 hours or on High for 5–6 hours Cook until the pork is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred the Pork
- Transfer the pork to a large bowl. Shred using two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the cooking juices.
Toast the Buns
- Lightly butter the cut sides of the hamburger buns. Toast cut-side down in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.8 hamburger buns
Assemble
- Spoon the pulled pork onto the toasted buns. Serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions
• Pork butt may be used in place of pork shoulder.
• Honey or maple syrup can replace brown sugar, but may cause more liquid.
• Garlic powder may be used instead of fresh garlic at 1 ½ teaspoons.
• Any style barbecue sauce may be used. Serving Suggestions & Pairings
• Serve with creamy coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, or corn on the cob.
• Pairs well with iced tea, lemonade, or a light beer. Storage
• Store pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing
• Cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
• Pork butt may be used in place of pork shoulder.
• Honey or maple syrup can replace brown sugar, but may cause more liquid.
• Garlic powder may be used instead of fresh garlic at 1 ½ teaspoons.
• Any style barbecue sauce may be used. Serving Suggestions & Pairings
• Serve with creamy coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, or corn on the cob.
• Pairs well with iced tea, lemonade, or a light beer. Storage
• Store pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing
• Cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 1009mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.