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This image shows a delicious serving of Crockpot Pulled Pork presented on a white plate, seasoned with a blend of paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, with tender and juicy meat ready to enjoy.

Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipe

This crockpot pulled pork recipe is a flavorful and tender dish, perfect for sandwiches or sliders. Seasoned with a smoky rub, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, the pork slow-cooks to perfection before being shredded and tossed with BBQ sauce for a savory, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 cups
Calories 592 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Meat thermometer
  • Crockpot or Instant Pot
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 4 lb Shoulder Pork Roast
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ Sauce
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt
  • 4 large cloves Garlic
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix with a fork to create a seasoning rub.
    This image shows a bowl filled with a seasoning blend of paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, mixed together to coat the pork for slow cooking.
  • Slice garlic into 8-10 thin slivers.
    This image shows a sharp knife slicing fresh garlic cloves on a cutting board, ready to infuse flavor into the pork.
  • Make small slits in the pork roast and insert garlic slivers into the meat.
    This image shows garlic slivers being carefully inserted into small cuts in the pork, enhancing the flavor during the slow cooking process.
  • Rub the prepared seasoning mix all over the pork roast.
    This image shows the seasoned rub of paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper being evenly applied to the surface of the pork for flavor-packed Crockpot Pulled Pork.
  • Place the seasoned pork roast into your crockpot or Instant Pot.
    This image shows the seasoned pork lying in the crockpot, ready to slow cook to tender perfection.
  • Pour Worcestershire sauce evenly over the pork roast.
  • For the slow cooker, cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
    This image shows the seasoned pork slowly cooking in a crockpot, with steam rising as the meat becomes tender and juicy.
  • Check the doneness of the pork using a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should be between 195°F-205°F for easy shredding.
    This image shows a meat thermometer inserted into the pork, ensuring it has reached the perfect internal temperature for shredding.
  • If not fully cooked, extend the cooking time by 30 minutes in a slow cooker or 10 minutes in the pressure cooker.
  • Once done, remove the bone and any excess fat from the pork.
  • Use two forks to shred the meat.
    This image shows tender pork being shredded with two forks, breaking it into small, flavorful pieces for serving.
  • Stir in BBQ sauce to taste, mix well.
    This image shows the shredded pork being mixed thoroughly with BBQ sauce in a bowl, coating every piece evenly with the tangy glaze.
  • Assemble the pork between the buns or bread.
    This image shows a fresh pulled pork sandwich being assembled, with tangy BBQ pork piled on a bun and topped with creamy coleslaw.
  • Add coleslaw if desired for extra crunch and flavor.
    This image shows a completed pulled pork sandwich served on a plate with a side of creamy coleslaw, ready to be enjoyed as a hearty and flavorful meal.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the pork marinate with the rub overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Use your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor to your liking.