Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
This slow cooker BBQ pulled pork is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe for flavorful pork that practically melts in your mouth. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have tender, fall-apart meat that’s you can serve many different ways. Whether you’re making sandwiches, stuffing baked potatoes, or meal prepping , this easy pulled pork recipe is an easy win. Instructions to make this easy BBQ pulled pork in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 to 5 pounds pork shoulder or butt (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (save the 1/2 cup for serving)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/3 cup water or chicken broth for slow cooker, 1 cup for Instant Pot
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Prepare the pork:
- In a small bowl, mix together all the seasonings until blended. Season the pork evenly all over with all of the seasoning blend.
- Add broth (or water), apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Add prepared pork to the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce on top.
- Cook HIGH 4-5 hours or LOW 8-10.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred. Place shredded pork back into the slow cooker until ready to serve.
- Pour the broth (or water) to the Instant Pot. Add the prepared pork.
- Mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (if using). Pour the mixture on top of the pork. Do not stir.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes per pound of pork. When the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally.
- Remove pork from the Instant Pot and shred. Place shredded pork back into the Instant Pot until ready to serve.
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