In honor of the Lexington BBQ Festival that’s being held this weekend, I thought it would be appropriate to cook a little pig. The official name of this recipe is called “Pulled Pork” but around here we just say BBQ. I developed this recipe several years ago when I needed a main dish that took very little effort and could feed a lot of people. I’ve dished up this BBQ as a sandwich, as sliders and as a “meat with 2 sides”. It really doesn’t matter how you serve it – just do it! Every time I make this goodness I receive RAVE REVIEWS from the family and from friends! So, get your pig on….you’ll be happy you did!
Pulled Pork from the Slow Cooker
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Pulled pork takes very little effort and can feed a lot of people.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Dry Rub
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 3 tablespoons coarse salt
Making the BBQ
- 1 (5 to 7 lb) pork roast/Boston butt
- 1 large onion cut into thick slices , these are just for flavor.
Instructions
- Mix all dry rub ingredients together in a bowl.
- Rub the "rub" all over the pork roast.
- Cover and put in the fridge for an hour but preferably overnight.
- Lightly coat Slow Cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Line bottom of cooker with the onion slices and place the roast on top.
- Set to cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
- Remove pork (leave the onions in the pot) from cooker and using 2 forks, shred the meat.
Top with your favorite BBQ sauce, slaw, pickled onions or whatever else you like. Get a napkin, some sweet tea and enjoy. Then, usually….
I pretend to read the paper or my Nook, but I’m really taking a lovely, happy nap.
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Donya, we donned our slow cooker, filled it as your recipe specified with all of the ingredients, turned it on, waited 6 hours (which was nearly impossible because of the aroma), and then flat-out attacked that Boston Butt. It never stood a chance. With three in our family, we ate on it continuously until there was none left. From now on, it's BBQ pulled pork at home for us. Incredible – thanks for sharing.
Golly Wally….You made me blush! I am just tickled that you and yours loved it and will keep in your BOOK! It's one of my favs and go-to recipes!
Pulled pork is one of my favorite ways to feed a crowd. I can’t wait to try your rub recipe!