For slow-cooker pulled pork, this one is easy, easy, easy. It’ll probably take you all of 15 minutes to put together. Depending on how much each person eats, it’ll feed 6-8 people. Cost is less than $20, the majority of that is for the pork.
To make slow-cooker pulled pork, you’ll need:
- 5-6 pounds pork roast or pork ribs (boneless is easier, but bone-in will work, too)
- 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp. salt (depending on how salty you like it)
To make slow-cooker pulled pork, follow these directions:
- Put the pork in the slow-cooker.
- Add just enough water to cover.
- Add salt.
- Cook on HIGH for 8 hours.
- Drain in a strainer (pull out any bones & fat at this point and discard)
- With a fork, stir and separate the meat until it looks like strands.
- Put the meat back into the slow-cooker.
At this point, make one of two choices:
- Add your favorite BBQ sauce and stir; heat on LOW for another 30-45 minutes. OR
- Use the BBQ sauce recipe below.
For slow-cooker pulled pork BBQ sauce, you’ll need:
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 cup liquid honey
For BBQ sauce, follow these directions:
- Combine all the above ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil then turn down the heat.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour over pulled pork in slow-cooker and stir.
- Serve immediately by itself or on a bun.
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Wow. This is awesome and seems easy enough for me to do it. I love bbq, but I always buy it. Thanks a bunch š
Youāre welcome. It really is easy & itās delicious.
I think I’m going to have to try your BBQ sauce recipe, Shelli! To go with the pork recipe, of course. In fact, since I still haven’t decided on a dish to take to my extended family Christmas party on Saturday, this might just be the ticket. Good…yet little work involved in getting it ready (read…don’t have to peel 500 pounds of potatoes). š
Hi Kristy! That BBQ sauce is good, no doubt. I also just came across this sauce in store: Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar. Talk about delish! And like $3 for a big bottle. Yes, I’m all about as little work as possible. š
I’m trying it. Been a crock-pot fan for years. Would appreciate any recommendations you have, Shelli, for any good unique slow-cooker recipe books. I’ve done soups and stews to death. Thanks.
Hi David! I hope you like it. Let me know how it turns out. The best little recipe book I ever got came with my Crock-Pot when I bought it. Crock-Pot (the company) also has recipe books that they sell in bookstores; those are great because they usually have a picture with every recipe. I tend to tinker & make up my own recipes; there are a few others up on my blog. š