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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Slow cooker pulled pork- This recipe is SO easy. Made with simple ingredients, slow cooked until the meat falls apart, and full of flavor. This easy dinner recipe is about to become a family favorite. 
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 -10 people
Calories 248kcal
Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 3-4 lb pork roast, pork shoulder is our favorite
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 12 oz can soda, we use Dr. Pepper
  • 3 cups barbecue sauce
  • Buns
  • Additional toppings like pickles or coleslaw

Instructions

  • 1. Mix together the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub onto your roast and place in the slow cooker. 
  • 2. Add one can of dark soda, about 1-2 cups, to just cover the bottom of the slow cooker. 
  • 3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is cooked and fork tender. 
  • 4. Remove the roast from the slow cooker. Drain the fat and shred the meat. 
  • 5. Return to the cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce. Cook one hour longer. 
  • 6. Serve on toasted buns. 

Notes

How to freeze pulled pork: 

  1. Cook the recipe through shredding the meat. 
  2. Allow the pork to cool slightly. 
  3. Place into a gallon sized freezer safe bag that has been labeled. Freeze. 
  4. When ready to eat, remove the pork from the freezer. Add to a slow cooker or saucepan. Stir in the sauce and cook until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g