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Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest to make. This is the easiest crock pot pulled pork- ever!
Cris here!
We make this recipe all-the-time and it always comes out so good. It is also one of those awesome all-day recipes (if you choose a bone-in roast) for days you will be away from home and want to come home to a fantastic meal.
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Easiest Crock Pot Pulled Pork EVER
With two simple steps, my guess is you could probably get this recipe crockin’ in under 60 seconds before you head out the door! And when you come home, you will be glad you did!
Once you get home, you just carefully remove the bone and pull the meat apart with two forks or place in a Stand Mixerwhile the meat is hot and carefully stir until the meat shreds. If you have some chunks that don’t shred with the rest, remove all your shredded meat and stir again. Return all meat to the cooking juices to serve and store.
Slow Cooker Recommendation
Any 5-6 quart slow cooker will work just fine, but I was itching to use my newCeramic Coated Crock Pot. I love the light weight crock for heavy roasts like this!
Troubleshooting Tips
From time to time we get emails from readers saying they struggle with cooking pork in their slow cookers. Below are some of our troubleshooting tips to help folks get a fantastic roast every time.
- If your pork roast is too tough, let it cook longer (on low).
- If your pork roasts often turn out too dry, make sure you are using a roast that has a nice marble to it. We prefer to use shoulder butt roasts for a lot of our pulled pork recipes. Also if you plan to cook all day, make sure you are using a large roast and even bone-in roasts because they tend to take longer to cook and will be less likely to overcook.
- If you are still having trouble, try using a Meat Thermometeror even aSlow Cooker with a Built In Meat Thermometerand cook your pork until it reaches 145 degrees. Then, check on it periodically (every hour or so) until it reaches the tenderness you desire.
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Easiest Crock Pot Pulled Pork Ever Recipe
Easiest Crock Pot Pulled Pork EVER
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest to make. This is the easiest crock pot pulled pork- ever!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 1 minute minute
Servings: 10 -12
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Cris
Ingredients
- 5.5 lb Bone-In Shoulder Butt Pork Roast
- 1/2 Cup Cooking Sherry or Chicken Broth
- Lawry's Seasoned Salt to taste
Instructions
Place roast in your slow cooker
Add sherry.
Season liberally with Lawry’s.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until roast begins to fall apart with a fork.
Remove bone and shred with forks or in a stand mixer.
Return shredded meat to juices for serving or storing.
Leftovers can be frozen.
Notes
- If your pork roast is too tough, let it cook longer (on low).
- If your pork roasts often turn out too dry, make sure you are using a roast that has a nice marble to it. We prefer to use shoulder butt roasts for a lot of our pulled pork recipes. Also if you plan to cook all day, make sure you are using a large roast and even bone-in roasts because they tend to take longer to cook and will be less likely to overcook.
- If you are still having trouble, try using a Meat Thermometeror even aSlow Cooker with a Built In Meat Thermometerand cook your pork until it reaches 145 degrees. Then, check on it periodically (every hour or so) until it reaches the tenderness you desire.
- Looking for more recipes? OurRecipe Findercan help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in ourAmazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 527mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
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Verena says
Hi Cris,
one question: do you sear/sauté the meat at all prior to placing it in the crock pot?
Thanks and regards
VerenaReply
Cris says
Hi Verena-
It really depends on the time I have that day. 9 times out of 10 I throw it in the crock pot as is with no searing.Enjoy!
Bob Vermoilen says
This is SOOOOOO simple to make!! You can substitute cajun seasoning, or any preferred “rub” for the Seasoned salt!!Reply
Cris says
Absolutely! Enjoy!!
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