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Pulled Pork piled on a round bun on a wooden cutting board served with sliced pickles and coleslaw.
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6-Ingredient Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Easy to make with six ingredients, slow-cooked pulled pork infused with spices and brown sugar practically melts in your mouth with each tender bite! This simple barbecue-style recipe is great for serving piled high on sandwich buns or as a main dish, and is terrific when you're feeding a crowd.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

Dry Rub

  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated 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 (optional)

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 or on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the crock pot, and drain off the juices. Reserve about half a cup of liquid for later. Discard the onions.
  • Place the roast back in the crock pot. Grab two forks and shred the cooked pork roast. Lightly drizzle the cooking liquid over the cooked shredded pork if needed.
  • Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Notes

Tips:
  • Leftover pulled pork will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3–4 days in sealed, airtight containers. Reheat, on the stovetop on low or in the microwave until heated through.
  • To freeze, I like to package leftovers in containers, label them, and stash them in the freezer for later meals. Freeze pulled pork for up to 3 months.
 
Sauces To Serve With Southern Pulled Pork:
 
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 2656mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1293IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg