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A white bowl filled with shredded barbecue pulled pork in sauce, surrounded by side dishes including coleslaw and pickles.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

This slow cooker BBQ pulled pork is foolproof and flavor-packed. Tested and loved by my family for over 10 years, it delivers tender, juicy results every single time.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Resting Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Michelle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Boston Butt or Pork Shoulder roast (see note)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion cut into slices
  • 3 cloves of garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared BBQ Sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Spray the crock of a slow cooker with cooking spray and distribute the onions in an even layer. Add the smashed garlic as well.
  • Place the pork roast on top of the onions and garlic and sprinkle with the spices, salt and pepper.
  • Pour on 1 cup of the BBQ Sauce and the 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar.
  • Cook the pork on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 205℉ on an instant read meat thermometer.
  • When the cooking is done, transfer the pork to a cutting board and cover it with foil to rest for 25 minutes. Once the pork has rested and is cool enough to handle, shred it with two forks.
  • Skim as much of the fat off the remaining liquid in the slow cooker and then return the shredded pork to the Crockpot. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce and mix it into pork.
  • You can serve immediately or hold in the Crockpot on the "keep warm" setting, covered, for up to 2 hours.

Notes

  • Boston butt usually comes bone in, where as pork shoulder can be either bone in or boneless. I have used both boneless and bone in with no noticeable difference. Choose the pork roast that has the best fat marbling and works in your family's budget.
Cuisine American, BBQ Recipes, Comfort Food
Course BBQ, Crockpot, Dinner, Party Food, Slow Cooker Recipes

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg