Description
Pulled pork in the slow cooker is an easy, reliable recipe that you will want to make again and again. This is recipe basically cooks itself, which is perfect for those busy days. Not only is this effortless pulled pork recipe tasty on its own, but it is also so easy to use the leftovers in completely different meals, such as pulled pork sliders or pulled pork quesadillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 -8 pound pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Add a liner into the slow cooker (optional)
- Trim any large amounts of excess fat from the pork shoulder or butt.
- Mix the dry seasoning and rub it over the meat.
- Add the meat, fat side up, into the slow cooker.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Remove the meat from the slow cooker, trim any excess fat, then shred with two forks or tongs.
- Add the pork back into the slow cooker to keep warm and juicy.
Notes
- Halve the dry seasonings and Worcestershire sauce for a smaller pork butt.
- Cook on low for the juiciest, tender meat.
- Don't over-trim the fat before placing it in the slow cooker; just remove the thick pieces. This will produce the juices to keep the meat juicy and tender.
- It is easiest to shred the meat while it is still hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Meals
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
