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Best EVER Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

This slow cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is easy to prepare and delivers tender, flavorful meat that's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pounds pork shoulder Choose a good cut for best flavor.
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite kind.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for a kick.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chopped onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Rub the pork shoulder with paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if you want some heat.
  3. Place the seasoned pork on top of the onion and garlic.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water.
  5. Pour the BBQ sauce all over the pork.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours.
  2. When done, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the BBQ sauce in the cooker.

Notes

Serve warm on burger buns, in tacos, or over rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.