This easy crockpot pulled pork recipe is a must have for your back pocket!

It is a crowd pleaser and you can make a large batch to feed the masses pretty easily. I pull this one out when we have a lot of meat eaters joining us, when we need a “thank you” for a crowd of helpers for a home project or just when my pork loving husband requests it.

Now, I’m sure this isn’t 5 star BBQ joint level pulled pork but it works just as good to fill our bellies and it is really easy to whip together. 

The prep takes under 10 minutes and then the crock does most of the rest. Sometimes a start and forget about till later recipe is exactly what you need. I know it is a life saver for my family of 5 with 3 little ladies under 10. It gets busy under this roof! It also allows me to have more hands on time, rather than just repeatedly telling them, “just a minute!”

 

Now, there is a couple of things I highly recommend when it comes to amplifying this simple pulled pork recipe.. 

• The seasoning. Make sure it’s homemade. It is incredibly easy to pull together a delicious seasoning for your pork and always knocks the store bought packets out of the park. Plus – cheaper. This recipe includes a blended seasoning and I add this only for a level of smokiness.
• The bun. Now it’s good all on it’s own, so don’t feel pressured to make it a sandwich. BUT…if you do, make sure you get the right bun. I usually go with a potato bun or a pretzel bun. The pretzel bun if my first choice though. The added flavors just make it!
• The amount of BBQ sauce, and choice! Don’t overdo the bbq sauce, or just opt out all together. For me? I like a bbq pulled pork. I don’t want to drown it though. It takes away from all the flavors I worked on bringing in. So make sure you are using it sparingly! 

 

Crockpot Pulled Pork

 

Ingredients: 

• 3 lb pork butt or shoulder
• 1/2 stick of butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon squeeze garlic
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tsp Kinders Woodfired Garlic Seasoning
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1-2 cups of barbecue sauce
• Sliced cheese of choice

Directions:

1. Combine your butter, garlic, pepper, woodfired seasoning and salt in a small bowl. 
2. Make sure your pork cut is pat dry and then rub the entire cut with your butter seasoning mixture. 
3. Place your pork in crock and add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the crock. 
4. Cook on low for 6 hours. 
5. Remove pork from crock and place in shallow dish aside. 
6. Pour juices from crock into small dish as a reserve and wipe clean any pork fat stuck to bottom of crock.
7. Pull your pork using two forks. (You may have to cut the pork into sections for easier handling/pulling)
8. Add shredded pork back into crock and slowly start bringing in your barbecue sauce.
9. Use your pork juice reserve to loosen the pork and bbq sauce.
10. Continue adding both until you reach your desired consistency. Allow to combine in crock on low for another 20-40 mins before serving!

Pulled pork add on’s:

• Pretzel bun
• Coleslaw
• Pickled veggies
• Pickles
• Jalapeño slices 
• Mango salsa
• Pineapple slices
• Onion rings

Don’t feel like you need to buy your barbecue sauce from the store either. We’ve got you covered with a recipe for that too! Check out 4-Ingredient Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe or “Kitchen Sink” Homemade Barbecue Sauce to find one you can make homemade!

Culinary Creations To Pair With Pork

It wouldn’t be kind of me to provide you with some easy, breezy and delicious crockpot recipe and then not let you in on some of our secrets of sides, now would it? I’ve got a list of things that would pair perfectly with this pulled pork sandwich. 

Take a look at what else we have for you and then get to creating! Dinner isn’t going to cook itself! What a dream that would be!

Homemade French Fries with Balsamic Dipping Sauce

What is a sandwich without a good french fry? I know for me it is usually my go to. Although sometimes I think I should have gotten a salad instead. This homemade french fry recipe is better than a bag of frozen store bought and even comes paired with a dipping sauce!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

When you think potato salad you think warmer months, right? Well, you can make this whenever and it fits right in with a warm pork sandwich. That cold side might get you craving summer though…so just be prewarned.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes with Maple Bacon Balsamic Glaze

Even if you have someone in the group that isn’t a brussel sprout lover, this recipe might make them second guess all they have ever known! It is really that good. It’s like brussel sprouts in candy version. It has another touch of pork in it, But that is ok, because it’s totally worth it.

Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus with Lemon

A cleaner option for a side but this asparagus doesn’t lack flavor. It’s refreshing and delicious and not too bad for you, too!

I may have just planned out dinner for you tonight. Don’t thank me now…thank me later after that belly is full and your crew is happy.

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Love, light and a little grace…

-Olivia