Easy Peasy Pulled Pork is made with just two ingredients, a pork roast and some barbeque sauce. You won't believe how easy it is to make perfect pulled pork in your slow cooker!
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Two Bite Tested
This slow cooker pulled pork is popular because:
- it uses just two ingredients
- there's no browning or searing required
- the slow cooker does all the work
This recipe includes:
- Detailed ingredient notes
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Serving and storage suggestions
- A recipe card with nutritional information
A Note From My Kitchen
I have to be honest with you.
I had a hard time deciding whether or not I was going to be posting this recipe. You see, it's hardly a recipe at all. Just a hunk of meat and some barbecue sauce. And using bottle barbecue sauce is far from cooking from scratch, which is something I not only like to do, but pride myself on. I suppose if I were to whip together a homemade sauce to lengthen the ingredients list it wouldn't seem so pedestrian.
Nonetheless, I decided that a meal that requires such little preparation, yet yields delectable results might speak to someone out there; a stay-at-home mom or dad that's cooking on a budget, the busy executive spending all day at the office who comes home and just wants a good meal without having to think about it, or maybe a budding teenage chef who is preparing a dinner to impress the fam. This one's for you. An Easy Peasy Pulled Pork recipe. It's frugal. It's effortless. It's delicious.
Happy cooking,
Ingredient Notes
- Pork roast: Pork shoulder (boston butt) is a great choice. You can use bone-in or boneless. If you have a pork loin, you can also use that for a leaner pulled pork.
- Barbecue sauce: You can use a bottle of whatever bbq sauce you like. I like to use Jack Daniel's Original No. 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sear the pork before adding it to the slow cooker?
No searing is required for this recipe. The pork roast goes directly into the crock pot with the barbecue sauce, which keeps prep time minimal.Can I use a boneless pork roast instead of bone-in?
Either works well. If using a bone-in roast, just remove the bone before shredding.Why is my pulled pork so hard to shred?
Tough but cooked pork usually means the roast was pulled from the slow cooker too early. Pork butt needs the full low and slow cook time to become tender enough to shred easily.What size slow cooker should I use?
I recommend using a large 7-8 quart crockpot for this recipe. You need a larger slow cooker to fit the large roast. This is the slow cooker I use.
Two Bite Take
"Resist the urge to try shredding the pork before it's fully tender. Waiting until it pulls apart with almost no effort is what makes this recipe truly easy peasy."
- Becky
Serving Suggestions
What to Serve With Easy Peasy Pulled Pork
Pile the pulled pork onto toasted kaiser rolls to make the best pork sandwich and serve with your favorite bbq sides. Some of my favorites are Homemade Coleslaw, Manhattan Deli Pasta Salad, and Mom's Traditional Potato Salad. One serving of this recipe is roughly about 3/4 cup of shredded pork.Easy Peasy Pulled Pork Variations
A few ways to change up the flavor with a different sauce or seasoning:- Swap in a vinegar-based Carolina-style barbecue sauce for a tangier, less sweet pulled pork
- Use a spicy chipotle barbecue sauce for extra heat
- Stir a tablespoon of yellow mustard into the sauce for a Carolina mustard-style twist
Got Leftovers?
What To Do With Leftover Easy Peasy Pulled Pork
Leftover pulled pork is easy to turn into a second meal!- Pile it onto nachos with cheddar cheese and all the fixins
- Stuff it into a baked potato and top with sour cream and chives
- Roll it into soft tacos with slaw
- Mix it into a pulled pork grilled cheese
- Use it to top a loaded bbq pizza
How To Store Easy Peasy Pulled Pork
Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or extra barbecue sauce to keep it moist.
Easy Peasy Pulled Pork
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 9 hours
Total time: 9 hours 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 9 hours
Total time: 9 hours 10 minutes
Easy Peasy Pulled Pork is made with just two ingredients, a pork roast and barbecue sauce, for tender, saucy slow cooker pulled pork with almost no prep.
INGREDIENTS
4 to 5 pounds pork roast (pork butt)
1 bottle barbecue sauce, your favorite
4 to 5 pounds pork roast (pork butt)
1 bottle barbecue sauce, your favorite
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the pork roast in your slow cooker and pour the entire bottle of barbecue sauce over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, flipping the roast and stirring the sauce every 3 hours so it doesn't burn on the sides of the slow cooker.
- About 2 hours before serving, shred the pork directly in the slow cooker using two forks. It should pull apart easily. Stir the shredded pork back into the sauce, cover, and continue cooking for the remaining time so it soaks up the flavor.
- Serve on toasted kaiser rolls.
NOTES
Author: Becky Tarala
Author: Becky Tarala
Behind the Bites
Hi, I'm Becky, the creator of The Two Bite Club, where good food starts with two bites. I've been cooking and sharing recipes here for years, focusing on easy dishes that become family favorites.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here.
Everyone needs some easy recipes like this in their repertoire. And I love using the slow cooker!
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of slow food. Your pulled pork looks cooked to perfection. Sometimes simple is best.
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Thanks for this recipe. I got two packages of frozen, fully cooked pulled pork from a food giveaway and didn't know what to do with it till I found this post. Thanks a bunch!
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