Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender, juicy pork shoulder rubbed with a classic spice blend, then cooked low and slow until it falls apart. This make-ahead favorite is a true crowd-pleaser and one of the easiest ways to feed a hungry gathering.
Ingredients
Pork Rub
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper personal preference
- 1 tsp ground cumin
In the Slow Cooker
- 4-6 lb pork shoulder
- 1 can Coke or Root Beer
For Serving
- 1 Jar of your favorite bbq sauce - (I like Sweet Baby Rays original bbq sauce)
Instructions
- Make the pork rub and cover the pork in the rub. If you have time, you can do this up to 24 hours in advance. I recommend placing it in a disposable foil pan and covering with plastic wrap or tin foil.
- When ready to cook, place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and add one can of Root Beer or Coke-a-Cola.
- Turn onto low and cook for about 8 hours and up to 12 hours (you can't over cook this!) The meat should fall apart with a fork.
- When done, let the meat cool down and then remove the meat to a large dish, such as a casserole dish, and shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- If the meat seems a little dry after shredding, gently fold in some of the liquid left behind in the slow cooker to lightly coat the meat.
- Now you have options! You can coat the meat in BBQ sauce and serve, you can refrigerate for a later time as is, or you can freeze for an easy meal in the future.