BBQ Pulled Pork (slow cooked to perfection)
BBQ pulled pork is a classic for a reason — smoky, saucy, and slow-cooked until it falls apart into tender strands. With a simple spice rub and a hands-off slow cooker, you’ll have rich, flavorful pork that works in just about any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 3-4 lb boneless pork butt
- 1 ½ cups bbq sauce
- 1 cup broth
Spice Rub
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt
Instructions
- Start by mixing the spice rub ingredients together in a small bowl.2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt, ¼ cup brown sugar
- Remove the butcher twine from the pork and then cover it with the spices, working it into all the nooks and crannies.1 3-4 lb boneless pork butt
- Place the pork in a slow cooker and add any remaining spices. Pour the BBQ sauce and broth into the slow cooker, cover with the lid, and turn the slow cooker on high for 5-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.1 ½ cups bbq sauce, 1 cup broth
- Remove the pork from the pot and put it into a large bowl. Pour the juices into a medium-sized pot. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat and continue to boil until the juices reduce to the thickness of BBQ sauce. Spoon the fat out and discard it.
- Shred the pork with two forks or a pair of meat claws, then pour the reduced sauce over the pork and mix well.
- Serve the BBQ pulled pork in a sandwich, taco, burrito, or with mashed potatoes, or any other way you'd like!
Notes
Pork: If you use bone-in pork, you'll want a piece that is 4-5 lb.
Serving: 1 cup, Calories: 349kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 102mg, Sodium: 1656mg, Potassium: 750mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 1045IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 3mg