One of my favorite ways to use the slow cooker is to toss in a large pork roast with a little of this and a little of that, then pop the lid on top and ignore it for the entire day. Don’t call me, I’ll call you. Long-cooking crock pot recipes are a busy family’s dream come true which is why my family of five not only relies on — but cheers — when Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is on the menu! This 5-ingredient crock pot recipe is succulent and fall apart tender, easy to toss together, and extremely versatile. Plus it slow cooks all day long so all you have to do at dinnertime is shred then devour. Got leftover pulled pork? It freezes beautifully!
5 Ingredients Needed
You read that right — all you need is five ingredients to get this succulent bbq pulled pork on the table. (Plus a slow cooker — here’s the 6-quart Slow Cooker that never fails me and my family.)
Ways to Use Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
What I love so much about this recipe is that I can make it often and serve it in a variety of ways so nobody gets sick of it. Plus it feeds a crowd so it’s great for larger families, or cookouts, grad parties, etc.
Pulled Pork Sandwiches: mix the shredded slow cooked pork with BBQ sauce then pile onto buns with quick coleslaw (ie bagged coleslaw mix tossed with Italian dressing.) Quesadillas: the pulled pork makes awesome BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas. Follow my recipe outline for BBQ Chicken Quesadillas. Pork Nachos: top tortilla chips with the shredded pork mixed with BBQ sauce, and shredded cheese. Broil until melted then top with pickled jalapenos or banana peppers, and diced red onion. Pork Tacos: nestle the shredded pork into crunchy or soft tortillas then added your favorite taco fixins. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: follow my recipe outline for BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes using the shredded pork instead — or use regular russets if that’s more your style! Chili: add the shredded pork to my Signature Chili recipe instead of ground beef. Pizza: spread pizza crust with bbq sauce instead of tomato sauce then top with shredded pork and cheese. Bake until crispy then top with chopped green onions and minced cilantro. Mac and Cheese: top bowls of gooey mac and cheese with shredded pork mixed with BBQ sauce. The mash up you never knew you needed! Salads: add the warm or chilled pulled pork to fresh salads with any and all veggie toppings.
Freezer Friendly Pulled Pork
Something I love about this recipe — and most slow cooker pork recipes in general — is that the shredded meat freezes so very well.
To freeze: shred the pork then mix with a bit of the cooking liquid and let it cool to room temperature. Transfer the meat to a gallon-size freezer Ziplock bag then spread into an even layer and freeze flat for up to 6 months. To thaw: thaw the bag of shredded pork in the refrigerator or in a bowl of cool water then use as desired.
Serve with Gluten Free Cornbread
How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Step 1: Trim then slice the roast.
Start the by trimming a 4-5lb pork butt (could also be labeled “pork shoulder”) of any large pieces of excess fat and/or connective tissue then slice the roast into 5 or 6 big hunks.
Step 2: Season then slow cook.
Place the pieces of pork into the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot then season generously with garlic salt. Add your favorite bbq sauce, then pour in enough cola or root beer to nearly cover the pork.
Tip: the pork will generate it’s own juices as it cooks, so if the pork pieces are not entirely covered with BBQ sauce + cola — that is completely fine! Tip: it’s worth repeating — do NOT use diet soda or Pepsi unless you like pepsi-flavored meat!
Cover the top of the pork with thinly sliced yellow onions then cover the crock pot and cook on for 8-10 hours on LOW. I highly recommend you slow cook pork butt on low heat, vs high heat, to ensure it comes out as tender and juicy as possible.
Step 3: Shred then serve.
Shred the pork with two forks then mix it with as much of the cooking liquid as you like. Lastly, mix the shredded pork with more BBQ sauce then use as your heart desires!
What to Serve it With
Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Pork pairs well with a variety of fresh veggie and pasta salads, and BBQ sides. Here are some ideas:
Best Ever Pasta Salad Cucumber Tomato Salad Air Fryer Asparagus Best Baked Beans Ever Mediterranean Orzo Salad Gluten Free Cornbread Everyday Kale Salad Classic Potato Salad
More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
Crock Pot Mojo Pork Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Crock Pot White Chicken Chili Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
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