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Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe
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Crock Pot Pulled Pork (+Video)

Crock Pot Pulled Pork uses a special rub and soda to make it come out super tender and flavorful! Delicious in sandwiches!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Crock Pot Pulled Pork, Pork Butt, Pork Shoulder, Pulled Pork, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 459kcal
Author Brandie @ The Country Cook

Equipment

  • 5-6 quart oval slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 4-6 pounds pork shoulder roast (or boneless pork loin)
  • ¼ cup store bought or homemade pork rub see notes for recipe
  • 1 can Dr Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon hickory liquid smoke
  • 1 bottle your favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Rinse the pork shoulder and pat dry. Rub pork rub all over pork shoulder.
  • Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper (optional) and place in the slow cooker.
  • Pour in can of coke and liquid smoke all around the sides of the pork.
  • Cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, until the pork is very tender.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and discard the remaining liquid.
  • Remove the bone and shred the pork using a couple of forks, removing any excess fat.
  • Place the shredded meat onto a hamburger bun and add the desired amount of sauce per sandwich.

Video

Notes

  • Optional: you can place the meat back in the slow cooker along with the bottle of barbecue sauce and continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes until the pork is hot again. You can also leave your shredded pork in your slow cooker and leave it on the keep warm setting until ready to eat.
  • Don't use more liquid smoke than I listed above. It can be overpowering if you use too much.
  • Most dark sodas will work for this recipe: Root beer and Coca-Cola are good alternatives.
Pork Rub Recipe:
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
 

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 6.2mg