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crock pot pulled pork

(6 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Christine Schnepp
@SuperMom77
Sarasota, FL

This is one of my hubby's favorite dishes. I make a basic slaw on the side and he tops his sandwich with it. Served on a hard roll, you can't go wrong with this recipe. I also use the leftovers for carnitas (pork tacos). It comes out juicy and tender every time! Enjoy :) (You can skip the brine and move on to the other steps of the recipe if you like. It comes out just as tasty!)

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This may be one of the best slow cooker pulled pork recipes we've had. It's a little bit of a process if you do the brine, but worth the extra step. Cooking the pork shoulder slowly makes it extremely tender. The meat is sweet, a bit smoky, and has a little kick to it. You can serve this in its own juices - no BBQ sauce needed. We tried it on a bun with slaw - so good. The leftover meat would be great mixed into macaroni and cheese or used for nachos or tacos.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(6 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For crock pot pulled pork

  • PORK
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    chipolte powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 7 lb
    pork shoulder/butt roast
  • BRINE
  • 1/2 c
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    dry rub
  • 2 qt
    water, to cover
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • SLOW COOKER
  • 6 oz
    Coca cola
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 Tbsp
    liquid smoke flavoring

How To Make crock pot pulled pork

  • Pork roast in the brine.
    1
    To make the pork, combine the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, cayenne, pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Place the pork in a large, deep bowl with the brine ingredients, cover tightly, and set in the refrigerator to brine overnight.
  • Rubbing the brined pork with dry rub.
    2
    Remove the pork from the brine. Pat dry with paper towels. Rub generously with the remaining dry rub.
  • Onion, liquid smoke, and Coca Cola in the slow cooker.
    3
    Place the onion quarters, Coca Cola, and liquid smoke in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Pork placed in the slow cooker.
    4
    Place the pork on top with the fat side up.
  • Pork shredded after cooked in the slow cooker.
    5
    Cover and simmer on high for 7-8 hours or until the pork falls apart with a fork and the bone slides out. Shred the cooked meat.
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