Description
Succulent pulled pork delights with incredible depth from just two ingredients, creating mouthwatering Southern comfort. Slow-cooked perfection delivers rich, savory goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4.5 pounds (2 kilograms) pork shoulder (or pork butt)
Sauce:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
Additional Ingredients:
- None
Instructions
- Position the pork shoulder inside the slow cooker, ensuring maximum surface coverage. Optional fat trimming can be done, though some fat helps maintain moisture during cooking.
- Generously drench the entire meat surface with barbecue sauce, creating an even, glistening coat that will penetrate and tenderize the protein.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the meat to transform slowly over 6-8 hours. Alternatively, use high heat for 4-5 hours, achieving a similar tender result.
- Once the pork reaches a fall-apart consistency, utilize two forks to meticulously pull and separate the meat fibers directly within the cooking vessel.
- Thoroughly incorporate the shredded pork into the accumulated sauce, ensuring each strand becomes saturated with rich, savory flavors.
- For optimal serving, let the pulled pork rest momentarily, allowing the sauce to further permeate the meat, creating a succulent and deeply flavored protein perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or standalone enjoyment.
Notes
- Maximize tenderness by selecting a well-marbled pork shoulder with some fat, which guarantees juicy, melt-in-your-mouth results.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with different BBQ sauce varieties like spicy, smoky, or sweet regional styles to match your taste preferences.
- Reduce fat content by using a lean cut and choosing a low-sugar, organic BBQ sauce for a healthier version of this classic dish.
- Extend meal versatility by storing leftover pulled pork in airtight containers for quick future meals like tacos, sandwiches, or nachos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (Slow Cooker)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg