Crock-Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

Crock-Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

This easy slow cooker recipe is one that everyone needs to have in their repertoire. With just 5 ingredients you can easily get the ingredients in your slow cooker in a few minutes and let the pork butt roast cook all day long. The secret ingredient is pineapple juice which tenderizes the pork while it cooks!

Ingredients

  • pork butt roast

    can also use pork shoulder roast

    4 lb
  • pineapple juice
    2 c
  • bottled barbecue sauce

    your favorite brand, divided

    2 c
  • yellow onion

    minced

    1 medium
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim any excess fat from the pork butt (or shoulder) roast and place in the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.

  2. 2

    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, 1 cup of the barbecue sauce, minced onion and garlic.

  3. 3

    Pour sauce mixture evenly over the top of the pork roast.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

  5. 5

    Remove roast from slow cooker and place in a large bowl or baking dish and shred the meat with two forks, removing and discarding any large fatty bits if necessary.

  6. 6

    Drain off the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and discard.

  7. 7

    Add shredded pork back into the slow cooker and add the remaining 1 cup of barbecue sauce. Toss to coat the pulled pork into the sauce.

  8. 8

    Recover slow cooker and allow to cook on LOW for 30 minutes to allow the pork to heat back up in the sauce.

  9. 9

    Serve pulled pork on your favorite buns or rolls or use in other dishes as needed.

Crock-Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

Crock-Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

526 cal

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About this Recipe

Imagine tender, succulent pulled pork melting in your mouth, made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This Crock-Pot Pulled Pork Recipe is the ultimate weeknight hero, promising delicious results with minimal fuss and just a handful of ingredients.

The magic lies in its simplicity and a clever secret ingredient: pineapple juice. This easy recipe calls for just five ingredients, letting the slow cooker transform a pork butt roast into incredibly tender, flavorful pulled pork while you go about your day. The pineapple juice not only adds a subtle sweetness but also naturally tenderizes the meat, ensuring every bite is moist and juicy, setting it apart from dryer versions.

You're in for a treat with this slow-cooked wonder. Expect melt-in-your-mouth pork infused with a delightful balance of savory barbecue and a hint of fruity tang from the pineapple. The long cooking time ensures the pork shreds beautifully, ready to be coated in your favorite barbecue sauce. This naturally rich and flavorful dish is incredibly easy to achieve, delivering a satisfying meal that tastes like you spent hours slaving over it.

While the pork butt roast is ideal, feel free to use a pork shoulder roast for similar fantastic results in this easy Crock-Pot recipe. You can also experiment with different brands of bottled barbecue sauce to tailor the flavor profile to your liking—from smoky to sweet to spicy. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the mixture before cooking, or a pinch of smoked paprika.

This versatile pulled pork is perfect piled high on buns for sandwiches, served alongside creamy coleslaw, or as a hearty main course with cornbread. It's a fantastic dish for feeding a crowd or for easy meal prep throughout the week.

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