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A Texas Style Slow Cooker Pulled Pork – Sweet, spicy, juicy and cooked low and slow until the meat falls off the bone in tender juicy deliciousness.
This is a dump and go crock-pot recipe. Low prep, a long cooking time, big flavors!
Everyone has a recipe for pulled pork, right? Good. Then you don’t need me to post one. The End. Oh. Wait. You don’t? You want to hear about what I do? Well…. ALRIGHT. IF YOU INSIST!
When I moved to the United States, I was ALSO new to the world of Pulled Pork. I had never heard of it, much less tried it before moving here. Oh my, it’s TASTY ! Boy, had I been missing out my whole life!
A friend was visiting from Texas and was coming for lunch. She had mentioned that pulled pork was a favorite (I believe I quote her directly when I say she said “if my own arm was made of pulled pork I would eat it”). I went looking for a recipe to try and found as many variations as you can think of. This version is a mix of several recipes – I have tweaked it as the years go by, adjusting to our tastes. I hope you love it as much as we do!
I’ve made this for so many people (I take it camping, have it for game day – ANY time there’s a crowd), and it’s always a hit. Added bonus – my family loves it!
No time for a 10-hour wait in the slow cooker? Try my Instant Pot Pulled Pork!
Kylee’s Notes & FAQs
What to do with leftovers
Make Pulled Pork Nachos
- Make ahead! this recipe is GREAT to make ahead and serve the next day. In fact, the flavors are even better with a little waiting time.
- Freeze! – we store the shredded pork in zip baggies, and freeze them. We can have pulled pork sandwiches anytime we like! A quick blast in the microwave, a soft bun, and a little sauce and we are in business!
- What to serve with slow cooker pulled pork:
- These homemade hamburger buns are awesome – they soak up all the delicious sauce and hold up well to the mess!
- Homemade coleslaw – just a few pantry ingredients, and you’re in business!
- Potato salad – this is my FAVORITE. It has bacon, arugula and parmesan. And it’s heaven.
Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Bone in Pork Shoulder – you can use either a bone-in or bone out cut of meat. Ensure there is enough room in your crockpot to fit the pork!
- Bbq Sauce – pick your favorite brand, any kind that you love will do.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – this helps give the sauce a tang!
- Worcestershire Sauce– this is a great way to add a salty, savory flavor to the sauce.
- Chicken Stock – make your own or use a store-bought one. If you opt for a lower sodium variety, be sure to taste test your dinner and adjust seasoning to make sure it works!
- Brown Sugar – light brown is what I usually use, but you can easily sub for dark brown. It won’t be an issue.
- Mustard – I use spicy brown mustard, we like things to have a kick! Yellow or Dijon mustard also works well.
- Chili Powder – this is pure chili powder, not prepared chili powder that is a blend of spices. I like chipotle in this, but feel free to use prepared chili powder in place of the chipotle if you like.
- Onion Powder – you could add diced onions instead if you wish!
- Garlic Powder – fresh garlic is a great sub, if you wish!
- Dried Thyme – this can be subbed for fresh thyme, but you will need more than you would if you used dried.
- Smoked Paprika – This will add a smoky flavor to the sauce
How to make this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe:
- Rinse the pork butt or pork shoulder, and dry with paper towels.
- Place the pork in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, spicy mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, remaining ingredients together, and add to the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, or until the pork falls apart (should fall about easily with a fork).
- Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred the meat.
- Drain the excess fat, then mix in a little of the cooking liquid before serving. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Serve on toasted buns, with coleslaw.
- Devour.
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Texas Style Pulled Pork (Crockpot)
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 lb pork shoulder roast
- 1.5 cup bbq sauce
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tbs spicy brown mustard
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbs chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbs onion powder
- 1 Tbs garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Place the pork in a slow cooker.
- Mix remaining ingredients together, and add to the pork.
- Cook on low for 10 hours, or until the pork falls apart!
- Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred with two forks. Mix in a little of the cooking liquid before serving.
- Serve on rolls (coleslaw is a great side for this!)
nutrition facts
Nutritional Disclaimer
Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.
Update: This recipe was originally published in 2011. The post has been updated to improve reader experience, but the recipe remains the same.
James says
Tried it with a large pork butt, came out fantastic cooked it at 225 used real red onions everything else the same, minus my own BBQ sauce.
Phil Rempel says
My go to recipe.
I have made it many times.
Today I will sous vide the pork.
It should be so tender.