How to Make Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can match the mouthwatering deliciousness of slow-cooked barbecue pulled pork. This classic Southern dish is a staple at backyard barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings, and for good reason. The tender, juicy pork is infused with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors that make it impossible to resist. And the best part is, you can easily make this crowd-pleasing dish in your own kitchen with just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 (7 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (Optional)
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Mix paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, white pepper, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Massage spice rub into the pork roast. Wrap tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Unwrap the roast and place in the bottom of a lined slow cooker. Add water and liquid smoke. Cover and cook on Low until pork is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Transfer roast to a cutting board; discard liquid in the cooker. "Pull" by tearing meat into thin shreds with 2 forks or your fingers. Discard fat.
  • Place shredded meat back in the slow cooker; toss with 1 cup barbecue sauce, and heat on Low until hot, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.
  • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1300mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 453mg