Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups ketchup; ½ cup apple cider vinegar; ½ cup water; 3 tbsp molasses; ⅔ cup honey; 1 tbsp mustard powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 tbsp light brown sugar; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp mustard powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp black pepper; 5 lb pork shoulder; 1 cup beer

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I always have Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe in my freezer. I can reach for it in a pinch and use it to make sandwiches, as part of a meal, mixed into mashed potato balls as an appetizer, as filling for sliders, or even tacos! Especially when the kids bring home friends and I need to feed a crowd!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder
Beer
Brown sugar
Paprika
Chili powder
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Mustard powder
Ground cumin
Ground coriander
Salt
Pepper
Ketchup
Apple cider vinegar
Molasses
Honey
Worcestershire sauce
Parsley flakes

How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. This is your dry rub.
Cover the pork shoulder entirely with the dry rub and place in the slow cooker.
Pour the beer on top and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Make the BBQ sauce: in a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, honey, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 mins.
After the pork shoulder has cooked for 10 hours, drain any liquid still in the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Try to remove as much of the fat attached to the meat as possible.
Mix in the BBQ sauce and enjoy!

Can I Freeze Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork?

Yes, and I think it’s a great idea! Wait until the pulled pork has cooled down, divide into portions (so you can thaw just what you need), place into freezer bags, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave as needed.

How to Serve Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Pulled pork can be used in a variety of dishes:

As filling for sandwiches with coleslaw
Mixed into mashed potatoes, shaped into balls, and pan-fried for appetizers
As part of a meal served alongside mac and cheese, steamed veggies, or cooked rice
As filling for sliders with melted cheese
As meat for tacos and topped with avocado, jalapenos, or your favorite taco toppings

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 hours

Total Time: 10 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is tender, juicy, and full of smoky flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or sliders!

Ingredients

5 lb pork shoulder
1 cup beer

For the rub:

3 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp black pepper

For the BBQ sauce:

2 cups ketchup
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup water
3 tbsp molasses
⅔ cup honey
1 tbsp mustard powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. This is your dry rub.
Cover the pork shoulder entirely with the dry rub and place in the slow cooker.
Pour the beer on top and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Make the BBQ sauce: in a medium-sized saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, honey, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 mins.
After the pork shoulder has cooked for 10 hours, drain any liquid still in the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Try to remove as much of the fat attached to the meat as possible.
Mix in the BBQ sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 468Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gUnsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1217mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 45g

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