Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Crock Pot Pulled Pork
In our home, I try to make a pork recipe about once per week.
We like variety, and so I’m always selecting different cuts to use in a variety of ways.
One of our favorite pork recipes to enjoy during football season is Crock Pot Pulled Pork.
It’s so nice to let it cook in the crock pot all day, and I can shred it before the start of the big game.
By the time half time rolls around, it’s all ready to serve, so everyone can scoop some out to pile high on a toasted bun, and enjoy during the second half!
There are many ways to prepare a pulled pork that are delicious, and this is one of the recipes that I personally use.
I also have a different Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe, and one coming soon with details on how we prepare it on our smoker.
Pulled Pork is a recipe that is always well received when you take to potluck events, parties, cookouts, and tailgating.
This is a recipe that I’ve “Porkified” over the years, to achieve maximum deliciousness.
I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does!
Pulled pork is the “new bacon” – from sandwiches, to nachos, or just on its own, pulled pork is a perfect option for tailgates and game-day entertaining recipes.
I start by preparing the pork roast the night before cooking.
I use about 2 Tbsp of yellow mustard to rub down the entire pork shoulder roast. This helps the rub stay on, but you won’t taste it after it’s cooked 🙂 Next, mix an envelope of your favorite dry rub (or about 4 tablespoons if it’s in a jar) with 1 tablespoon creole seasoning. Liberally apply this mixture over the pork roast and really rub it in. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil, and place in the refrigerator overnight.
The next morning, remove the aluminum foil, and place the pork roast into your crock pot, and turn it on the low setting. I add about 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 cup of our favorite brand of barbecue sauce to the top, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and about a cup of water. Place the lid on the crock pot, and let it cook on low for about 8-10 hours or until pork is falling apart.
How to store leftover Crock Pot Pulled Pork:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3-4 days.
How to Reheat Crock Pot Pulled Pork:
While you can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven, I think prefer to reheat mine in a skillet. I add a dab of oil to prevent burning/sticking to the skillet, then heat until the desired temperature.
How to Freeze Pulled Pork?
Store in an airtight container, that is clearly labeled and dated, for up to 2 months.
PULLED PORK TIPS:
- The best cut to use when preparing Pulled Pork is a Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the cooked pork is between 190-195 degrees F, different brands and sizes of crock pots/slow cookers can cause cooking times to vary, so you want to ensure the meat is at a safe temperature for consumption.
- To make OVEN BAKED PULLED PORK, follow all preparation steps as listed. Bake in a dutch oven or baking dish covered with foil at 300 degrees. It generally takes 45 minutes per pound, testing to ensure you’ve reached 190-195 degrees internally. LOW AND SLOW is key to getting tender meat, not tough.
- To make Instant Pot Pulled Pork, follow all preparation steps as listed, substituting chicken broth for water, to get the moisture you need. Place meat inside the Instant Pot, secure the lid, close the vent, and pressure cook on high for 1 hour. After the hour is up, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes you can quick release any remaining pressure. Remove and shred pork.
I serve my pulled pork sandwiches with bacon cheddar ranch potato salad, and a green vegetable, usually broccoli. Often we have a side of Instant Pot baked beans or Loaded Cream Cheese Corn as well, and usually top it with Copycat Cracker Barrel coleslaw. You can always add additional barbecue sauce if needed, but we usually don’t need it with this particular recipe, it’s so good! It’s also not unusual to see our guests take some of the pulled pork to top off their nachos with!
Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 1 boneless pork shoulder roast
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 4 tbsp favorite dry rub
- 1 tbsp creole seasoning
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup favorite BBQ Sauce
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Cup Water
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 63Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 455mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g
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That looks good. I definitely have to try it
We like to have pulled pork!
Because the Crock Pot Pulled Pork looks as delicious as it does, I can’t wait to try this special recipe out. I only hope I will be able do as good as you did in the heartwarming photos.
My husband loves pulled pork and I will have to make this for him
You’ve helped me to identify how to buy pork shoulder. I only made pulled pork once because I had such a hard time figuring out what cut of meat the shoulder was so I buy pulled pork prepared.
This sounds delicious! I am getting ready to have some major oral surgery done and ironically, pulled pork is one of the things the surgeon said I can eat after the first week!!
that pork looks yummy. i was educated in pulled pork when i went to school at unc.
Looks awesome
Nice simple recipe, yields nice results
I like your recipe. I’ll have to try it as I plan on making pulled pork this month. Thanks!
Looks awesome! Definitely going to try this. Sounds scrumptious
Looks so yummy and hearty!
I have tried both chicken & turkey in crock pot. Definitely need to try this, it looks so tender & delicious!
Perfect timing! I was just looking in my freezer and thought I need to make some pulled pork with this roast! I pinned this just for that! Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
I have never tried pulled pork but always wanted to try – this looks like a great recipe too!! Thanks!
Mishelle
the recipe sounds good-my family would love it
I love pork! This looks so good!
I love pulled pork sandwiches! I love how easy this recipe is to make.
In NC we are all about pork bbq. This looks good.
I love pork! It’s definitely a meat we make weekly. I love making pork sliders.
This looks so delicious! I’m going to have to give this a try. I think my kids would love it.
We love pulled pork and love trying new recipes! Totally trying this!
I must confess I have never owned a Crock Pot, sounds like a great way to save time with something as time consuming as a pulled pork dish!
This sounds great! I don’t eat meat bit my kids totally would love that
Oh how yummy! I am adding this to my crock pot recipes for this winter!
I’ve never seasoned mine beforehand. I’m totally going to try this method. Yum!
Crock pots are the best. That’s especially true this time of year!
I love using my slow cooker. I use it a few times a week for a delicious dinner. I will have to try this pulled pork recipe on the weekend. It looks so good and easy to make.
Yummy yummy. I ove my crockpot. I dont use it as much as I should but it does get a workout during fall and winter months. Then it gets a bit of a break. I use it in the summer when I dont want to turn the oven on.
Yum this looks and sounds devine. I haven’t had pulled pork in so long and I don’t think ever in a crock pot!
Pork is its own food group in our home. We eat regular bacon and enjoy pork chops. I love them smothered!
My crock pot is my best friend on these busy school nights. I think the pulled pork is going to be a grew recipe for the family.
I haven’t made pulled pork before. But I am open to making it for sure.
I am a huge pulled pork fan. This looks so good and I love your recipe. The rub is perfect.
Pulled pork is one of my favorites, and i’m always looking for things to do with my crockpot, so thanks!
I really enjoy pulled pork. I like that this is in the crockpot!
Thanks for sharing the reciep. I really need to use my crock pot more often.
Cooking in the crockpot makes the house smell so good. This is a perfect dish to have when we watch football on Sunday evening. Thanks for the yummy-sounding pulled pork recipe.
This looks amazing, I’m a huge sucker for pulled pork buns and that’s probably why I love the south – so much BBQ pulled pork 🙂 Thanks for sharing, this looks easy and delicious!
This looks so yummy. I am always looking for new crock pot recipes.
Being from the South, I love pulled pork. This sounds like a great recipe for it.
This looks amazing. I love coming home to a slow cooker meal. Not only do I have a delicious meal, but the entire house smells incredible! I agree with you and like to let my meat sit overnight with the rub, I think the flavors soak in better.
That looks amazing. I love coming home to the slow cooker. Not only do I have a yummy meal, but the entire house smells delicious. I like to season my meat too overnight – to let those flavors set in….
How have I not thought of doing this before?! I love to use my crock pot, and pulled pork is one of my family’s favorites. Thanks for this great idea!
That sounds fantastic. My entire family would love to have us for dinner.
I would not have thought to let the pork sit overnight with a dry rub before cooking it. My husband loves to eat pulled pork but has never tried to make it at home. This recipe seems simple enough, definitely adding it to the recipe folder.
I love using my crock pot and this pulled pork looks and sounds so delicious! I can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Looks so delish. On my list to prepare next week
This looks great, love the ease of cooking using the crockpot.
I like that you season the meat overnight to get the flavors well into it.
slehan at juno dot com
So good! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving.
Mmm… that looks so tender! Broccoli as a side is a great idea too! 🙂
God bless,
Miles
I just got a crockpot and I want to try pulled pork. It looks so easy!
This looks so good. I like crock pot recipes, really lets the barbecue simmer and flavors soak in.
Pulled pork is one of our favorite recipes, too, but I don’t use a rub. I can see how using the mustard would help it stick on.
I think the key that makes this such a good recipe for you is having the pork sit overnight with the rub. And then adding the shredded meat back in the juices at the end, that is an important step. I’ve been looking for a good pulled pork recipe I’ll give this one a try. Thanks .