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Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Pork

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If you’re craving smoky, saucy, fall-apart tender pork with minimal effort, this Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, sliders, nachos, or meal prep, this recipe delivers rich barbecue flavor with just a few simple ingredients and hands-off cooking.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser — juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy. Once you try it, it’ll become a regular in your meal rotation!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Set-it-and-forget-it convenience
  • Ultra tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture
  • Big, bold BBQ flavor
  • Feeds a crowd
  • Freezer-friendly
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Slow Cooker Island Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Island Pulled Pork Recipe
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pulled pork
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 665kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 3 lb . boneless pork butt
  • 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8-10 hamburger buns sliced open
  • BBQ sauce
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine onion powder, garlic powder, cloves, ginger, allspice, thyme, dry mustard, salt, paprika, cumin, sugar, black pepper and cayenne. Use fingers to rub spices together to ensure that ginger is dispersed throughout. Rub spice mixture all over pork.
  • Put the pork in the slow cooker fat side up. Pour apple cider over pork and add bay leaf.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker. Use two forks to shred meat. Skim fat off liquid in slow cooker. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the remaining liquid over the meat and mix to combine.
  • Serve on a bun as-is or slathered with your favorite BBQ sauce and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Notes

**Changes Made To Recipe ** I used a 4lb bone-in pork roast. I omitted the bay leaf and cilantro. I added a grilled pineapple ring to the sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 579mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g
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What cut of pork is best for pulled pork?

Pork shoulder (pork butt) is best because it has enough fat and connective tissue to become tender and juicy during slow cooking.

Do I need to add liquid to the slow cooker?

Yes. While pork releases juices as it cooks, a small amount of broth helps prevent burning and keeps the meat moist.

Can I cook it overnight?

Absolutely. Cooking on low for 8–10 hours is ideal for overnight preparation.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Pulled pork actually tastes better the next day after the flavors meld together.

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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...

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