Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 310 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ▢ 4 lbs. pork butt or pork shoulder see notes; ▢ 1 yellow onion, quartered; ▢ 2 tbsp. coconut sugar optional; ▢ 1 tbsp. paprika; ▢ 2 tsp. fine sea salt; ▢ 1 tsp. garlic powder; ▢ 1 tsp. ground pepper; ▢ ½ tsp. dry mustard; ▢ ½ tsp. ground cumin

by Clean Plate Mama

8 servings

5 hr 10 min

This slow cooker pulled pork recipe takes just minutes to prep and slowly cooks to become the juiciest, most flavorful pork.

You can never go wrong with something cooked in a slow cooker. Set it and forget it, that’s what they say, right!? Pulled pork can be eaten so many ways from tacos, to wraps/sandwiches, to simply eating as is. This pulled pork recipe is perfect for just about everything.

For pulled pork I typically use a pork butt, but pork shoulder will work too! Did you know that pork butt actually comes from the shoulder as well? It's just a different part of the shoulder... so rest assured, you aren't eating a pig's rear end! icon

Be sure to read my full blog post for tips on buying pork and what to look for to ensure you are getting the cleanest/healthiest pork possible. And for more easy dinners, try my Cashew Chicken Salad.

Enjoy!

Sara

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Recipe details

Yield 8 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 5 Hours Total time: 5 hr 10 min

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Instructions

Turn slow cooker on low if you are planning for a longer cook time (about 8 hours) or high if you need a shorter cook time (about 5 hours).
Place pork butt (or shoulder) and onions in slow cooker with onions placed around the outside edges.
Mix all seasoning ingredients (coconut sugar through cumin) in a small bowl. Take the seasoning and rub what you can on the outside of the pork. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix on top/over the onions.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 8 hours, or on high for about 5 hours. You'll know its done when you can easily shred with a fork.
Once cooked through, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board or large baking sheet. Using 2 forks, shred the meat until fully shredded. If your pork had a bone it it, discard the bone.
There will be a lot of liquid left in the slow cooker. You will want most of this for the pork. I recommend draining all but about 1.5 cups of the liquid. Add shredded pork back to the slow cooker and mix with the left over liquid and cooked onions.
Turn slow cooker to warm if you aren't going to eat right away. Store leftovers in the fridge. Pulled pork will stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Tips

I prefer pork butt for pulled pork, but pork shoulder is also a great option.
Pulled pork is also great for freezing, so if you don't eat it all, you can easily freeze and take out at another time.

Comments

Leila Barnes on Aug 15, 2021

This sounds GREAT and easy to do! Thank you for sharing!

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- Clean Plate Mama on Aug 16, 2021
  
  You're so welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! And yes, it's SO easy! 🙂
  
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MJ on Aug 16, 2022

Looks like a delish recipe!!! What do you serve it with?

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- Clean Plate Mama on Aug 16, 2022
  
  Thank you! There are some suggestions in the full blog post on how to serve this. My favorite is making pork tacos (add mango salsa and coleslaw), pork stuffed sweet potatoes, or simple pulled pork sandwiches. Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (Paleo friendly) - Clean Plate Mama
  
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