Main Dishes · No. 168
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is an easy way to cook the most tender and juicy pork ever. It's great on tacos, sandwiches, burritos and more.
Serves 8Total time 4 hr 15 min247 calories per servingAmericanDinner

Ingredients
- 3 lbs. pork butt
- 1 yellow onion, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
Spice Rub
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Method
- Combine the spices for the spice rub in a bowl.
- Cut the pork butt into large chunks. If the pork butt has a bone you can either remove it before cooking or wait until you are shredding the cooked meat to remove it. Keep in mind the pork will require extra cooking time if cooking with the bone in.
- Add the pork pieces to a large bowl and sprinkle the spice rub over top. Toss until the pork is evenly coated in spices.
- Dice the yellow onion and add it to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork on top of the onion, then add the roughly chopped garlic on top.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or low for eight hours. Test the pork with a fork to make sure the meat is tender. It should shred easily with a fork. If not, cook for one hour longer. The total cooking time will depend on the size of your pork butt.
- Once the pork is tender, use two forks to shred the meat.
- If you prefer crispy edges on your pork, place some of the pork on a sheet pan and broil for a few minutes, or just until the edges are browned and crispy. Keep a close eye on the pork as it broils!
- Serve the pulled pork on sandwiches, tacos, bowl meals, and more!
Notes
- From the family list: about 4 hr 15 min (slow cooker), ~247 cal per 1/2 cup. Sandwiches, tacos, or rice bowls all week.
- Times from the recipe page: prep 15 min, cook 240 min, total 255 min.
- 247 calories per serving, from the recipe page (yield as listed: 8 ½ cup each).
- Recipe and photo from Budget Bytes (budgetbytes.com), by Beth Moncel. Saved for personal use.