Sluggish Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork

Sluggish cooker BBQ pulled pork that delivers fall-apart tenderness and deep, smoky-sweet flavour with barely any effort.

two slow cooker barbecue pulled pork sandwiches on brioche bun

That is the last word set-it-and-forget-it meal: richly seasoned pork slowly cooks till melt-in-your-mouth smooth, then will get coated in sticky BBQ sauce for that basic end.

Good for feeding a crowd, meal prep or constructing straightforward, satisfying meals all week lengthy. When you beloved this recipe, attempt my Pork Tenderloin with Peaches, my Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin and this Sluggish Cooker Mississippi Pork subsequent!

Substances

pork sauce and broth for slow cooker barbecue pulled pork

Pork shoulder steaks: Nicely-marbled minimize that turns into tender and juicy when sluggish cooked
Hen broth: Provides moisture and enhances savory depth
Salt and pepper: Seasoning is essential on this recipe
Paprika: Delicate smokiness and color
Garlic and onion powder: Deep, savory spine
BBQ sauce: Wealthy, tangy-sweet coating that defines the ultimate taste

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Directions

Step 1: Load the sluggish cooker: Prepare the pork shoulder steaks in an excellent layer contained in the sluggish cooker.

Step 2: Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, coating the meat evenly.

Step 3: Pour the hen broth across the pork to maintain it moist whereas cooking. Cowl and cook dinner on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, till the pork could be very tender and simply shreds.

Step 4: Take away the pork and shred utilizing two forks, discarding extra fats if wanted. Return the shredded pork to the sluggish cooker and stir via the BBQ sauce till properly coated. Cowl and cook dinner on LOW for an extra 20-Half-hour to let the flavors meld. Serve!

slow cooker barbecue pulled pork on a plate

Substitutions

Hen broth: Beef broth or water with a splash of apple cider vinegar
BBQ sauce: Selfmade sauce or a mustard-based different
Pork shoulder: Pork butt or boneless pork roast

Variations

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for a tangier pulled pork
Stir in a little bit honey or brown sugar for additional sweetness
Combine in chili flakes or sizzling sauce for a spicy kick

Gear

I used a sluggish cooker for low and two forks for straightforward shredding.

Storage

Retailer leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4 days. Freeze parts for as much as 2 months for straightforward future meals.

Reheat gently with a splash of liquid or additional BBQ sauce to maintain it moist.

High tip

Shred the pork whereas it is nonetheless heat, it pulls aside far more simply and absorbs sauce higher.

FAQ

Can I overcook pulled pork in a sluggish cooker?

It is surprisingly forgiving, however sure, if left too lengthy on HIGH, it might probably grow to be mushy. LOW and sluggish is your most secure guess for good texture.

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