This is the best pulled pork crock pot recipe and it requires only 4 ingredients minimal effort. Dinner could not get any easier than this! Spoon into hamburger buns and serve at your next gathering or for family dinner this week.
Original post: March 2020 | Updated: May 2021
Why This Recipe Works
Don’t you love recipes that come together so effortlessly that you may as well have waved a magic wand? THIS is one of those recipes. Head to the store, pick out a delectable-looking 3ish-pound pork roast, along with an onion, a can of beef broth and bbq sauce.
Now drive home, throw all of the above into your crockpot and turn it on. That’s it. Walk away and when you come back, a steaming hot dinner is ready to serve guests or your hungry family.
This is the BEST party food because of its total ease and because it’s just so savory and delish.
Recipe Ingredients
Pork Roast – The best cut of meat to use for this recipe is the boneless pork shoulder, which could be labeled as such or also Boston butt (or just “pork butt”) or picnic roast.
Beef broth – This can be replaced with chicken broth or water, if desired.
BBQ sauce – Go store-bought or make your own homemade bbq sauce with minimal effort and for a boost of flavor!
How To Make The Best Pulled Pork Crock Pot Style
Step 1
In a slow cooker, combine:
- Pork roast, coated in salt and pepper
- Yellow onion, chopped
- Beef broth
- BBQ sauce
Step 2
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until meat is tender. Transfer pork to a cutting board and shred the meat using two forks.
Add shredded pork back to the slow cooker and mix well. Cook pulled pork for an additional 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
Serve immediately, sandwiched between hamburger buns!
What To Serve With Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is such a great main course or party food option, requiring only a few ingredients and minimal effort. But what do you serve alongside this savory sandwich? Here are 20 recipe options to serve with pulled pork!
Recipe Notes
- Before shredding the meat, it may be helpful to cut the roast into quarters first.
- 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar adds a touch of added flavor, if desired.
- Top sandwiches with sliced pickles and/or extra bbq sauce just before serving. This is the most delicious formula!
FAQ About Pulled Pork
It is not a necessity to bring pork to room temperature before cooking it. However! If you allow it to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, it will cook more evenly and the end product will be juicier and more flavorful. Consider adding this step into your recipe for an even yummier meal!
Pulled pork is best frozen after it has been cooked, shredded and cooled. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 months.
The ideal internal temperature for pulled pork is 205 degrees F.
The best cut of meat to use for pulled pork is the boneless pork shoulder, which could be labeled as such or also Boston butt (or just “pork butt”) or picnic roast.
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More Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes
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Best Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork roast
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 15 oz beef broth
- 2 cups bbq sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Combine beef broth, onion and bbq sauce in a slow cooker. Add pork.
- Cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until meat is tender. Transfer pork to a cutting board and shred the meat using two forks. Add shredded pork back to the slow cooker and mix well. Let cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Serve immediately, sandwiched between hamburger buns!
Notes
- Before shredding the meat, it may be helpful to cut the roast into quarters first.
- 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar adds a touch of added flavor, if desired.
- Top sandwiches with sliced pickles and/or extra bbq sauce just before serving. This is the most delicious formula!
This was a win-win: so easy to put together, and my family absolutely loved it! Plus, we have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I will definitely make this again!
So glad to hear it was enjoyed. I agree they make great leftovers and then you enjoy more time with the family!