Description
This Easy Pulled Pork Recipe delivers tender, flavorful pork that shreds effortlessly after slow cooking. Using simple ingredients like pork shoulder, liquid smoke, and barbecue sauce, it creates a delicious meal perfect for gatherings or casual dinners. Cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, this recipe ensures juicy meat infused with smoky goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 4-5 pounds pork butt or shoulder
- 2 ½ – 3 ounces liquid smoke
Sauce
- 1 bottle barbecue sauce (about 18-20 ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook Pork: Place the pork butt or shoulder and liquid smoke in the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for approximately 7 hours or until the pork is tender enough to shred easily with forks.
- Shred and Drain: Remove the pork from the slow cooker. Trim off any excess fat and shred the meat using two forks. Pour off all the liquid from the slow cooker except for about ¼ cup to keep some moisture.
- Add Barbecue Sauce: Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and add barbecue sauce to taste. Stir everything thoroughly to evenly coat the pork with sauce.
- Heat and Serve: Keep the slow cooker on low and heat the pulled pork until the barbecue sauce is warmed through and ready to serve. Enjoy as is or in sandwiches, tacos, or your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For best results, choose a pork shoulder with some marbling for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce depending on your taste preference.
- You can substitute liquid smoke with smoked paprika if desired, though it alters the flavor slightly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
