Description
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that turns a simple pork shoulder into a tender, flavorful dish bursting with barbecue goodness. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or meal prepping, this recipe requires minimal effort—just season, toss in your slow cooker, and let it work its magic. The result is juicy pulled pork that can be served in sandwiches, tacos, or rice bowls, offering versatility for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to impress friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb boneless pork shoulder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground red pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 18 oz barbecue sauce
- ½ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder.
- Mix salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper in a bowl; rub evenly over the pork.
- Place sliced onion and bell pepper in the slow cooker.
- Layer the seasoned pork on top of the vegetables.
- Combine barbecue sauce and brown sugar; pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks and serve with cooking sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg