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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Pork

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Published: Aug 7, 2020 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat

    This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is incredibly easy to make and really juicy and tender. It's the best way to cook pulled pork. The perfect blend of spices with paprika and garlic, it is oh-so simple, yet oh-so delicious! Just put it all in your slow cooker and then you can forget about it until it's ready. Great for feeding a crowd, and it freezes well too.

    Two burger buns full of pulled pork and coleslaw. Tortilla chips and barbecue sauce are nearby

    This slow cooker pulled pork is a great meal to batch cook and then add to meals throughout the week. With a deliciously smokey and slightly spicy rub, this is the BEST pulled pork and it only takes a few minutes to prep. Super easy to make and then you can just shred it all up and it is ready to eat.

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    • Why you will love it
    • How to make pulled pork - Step by step
    • What pork to use
    • Homemade BBQ sauce 
    • How long to cook it for
    • What to serve it with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More slow cooker recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • An easy dump and leave meal
    • Great for feeding a crowd
    • Freezes well
    • A delicious taco filling
    • The best way to make pulled pork

    How to make pulled pork - Step by step

    One: Put the pork in the slow cooker and add the BBQ sauce.

    A pork joing smothered in barbecue sauce inside a slow cooker pot

    Two: Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low (or using the oven as mentioned above). Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork.

    A slow cooker pot containing shredded pork

    What pork to use

    When it comes to making pulled pork, a boneless pork shoulder is the joint you want to use. This joint will be really easy to shred once it is cooked. You want to make sure it doesn't have too much fat on it, however you could cut the extra fat off it before putting it in the slow cooker.

    Homemade BBQ sauce 

    The key to perfecting pulled pork is getting the sauce right, which is why we have used our Homemade Healthy BBQ Sauce. You could use your favourite store bought BBQ sauce, however it's so easy to make your own. 

    A mixture of passata, garlic, honey, paprika, balsamic and Worcestershire sauce. This sweet and smokey BBQ sauce is so good, make sure you make extra to pour on the pulled pork after.

    shredded pork and coleslaw in a brioche bun

    How long to cook it for

    When it comes to cooking meat in the slow cooker, we think low and slow is best. We recommend cooking it on low for 7-8 hours. However you can cook it in your slow cooker on high for 4-5 hours. It will depend on your slow cooker and the size of your pork shoulder too. If your pork isn't falling apart then it isn't tender enough and it needs some extra time.

    What to serve it with

    This recipe has so many uses. You can serve it on top of rice or mashed potatoes, use it on nachos, enchiladas and tacos or even put leftovers on a salad. We love ours in a brioche bun with some homemade slaw, and some pineapple salsa on the side.

    This recipe makes a big batch so you will have lots of leftovers to use in different ways.

    Two brioche buns with pulled pork and slaw sat on a wooden board

    FAQs

    Can pulled pork be frozen?

    Yes, pulled pork freezes really well. You can portion it out and it will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months. It will also keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, but it might start to get a bit dry.
    The best way to reheat pulled pork is in a pan with a little oil. It will only takes a couple of minutes.

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    Extra tips

    • Slow cookers all cook things at different rates. You want to make sure that you don't overcook your pork as it will dry out. The pork is cooked when it easily shreds with a fork.
    • If you like your food with a kick of heat, add some red chilli flakes.
    • If there is a lot of juice in your slow cooker after you take the joint out to shred, then you might want to remove some of the mixture before putting the shredded meat back in.

    More slow cooker recipes

    • EASY Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
    • Slow Cooker Pulled Beef
    • Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
    • Slow Cooker Baked Beans

    If you’ve tried this slow cooked pulled pork recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork in a burger bun with coleslaw

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is incredibly easy to make. Spiced with paprika and garlic, it is oh-so simple, yet oh-so delicious!
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    Low Fat
    4.79 from 32 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 436kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 500 g Pork shoulder - fat trimmed, cut into chunks
    • 300 g homemade BBQ sauce

    Instructions

    • Put the pork in the slow cooker and add the BBQ sauce.
    • Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low (or using the oven as mentioned above). Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork.

    Notes

    • Slow cooker all cook things at different rates. You want to make sure that you don't overcook your pork as it will dry out. The pork is cooked when it easily shreds with a fork.
    • If you like your food with a kick of head, add some red chilli flakes.
    • If there is a lot of juice in your slow cooker after you take the joint out to shred, then you might want to remove some of the mixture before putting the shredded meat back in.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1656mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Alexandra

      August 13, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and so flavoursome - we love to use this pulled pork in so many ways!

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    2. rika

      August 10, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      My kids really love pulled pork. Yum! I can't wait to make this using my slow cooker.

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    3. Elaine

      August 10, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is one of the easiest pulled pork recipes I've seen to date. I can't believe how easy the instructions are, too. Amazing!

      Reply
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