Perfect Pulled Pork

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Easy and delicious, our pulled pork is fall-apart tender and mouthwateringly moist.

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Published on August 4, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
16 to 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) boneless pork butt (shoulder)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup water

  • 18 Soft sandwich buns

Directions

  1. Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl and rub evenly over roast. Place meat in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add water. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours or until pork is very tender.

  2. Remove pork to a large cutting board or platter and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Pull, slice or chop to serve. Serve in buns with barbecue sauce.

Tips

Serving Suggestions:

Bring the flavor of pulled pork to your slow cooker. Add your favorite bottled barbecue sauce and nothing could be simpler. Serve with baked beans, coleslaw, and potato chips.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 210 calories; Protein: 28 grams; Fat: 10 grams; Sodium: 170 milligrams; Cholesterol: 95 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Carbohydrates: 1 grams; Fiber: 0 grams