easy pulled pork barbecue
We love barbecue and this is a super-easy way to make it. Just be sure to use your favorite sauce.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
6 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
A crowd
Ingredients
- 1 large pork butt or shoulder roast (4-6 lbs.)
- 2 teaspoons salt or hickory smoked salt, your choice
- 1 bottle barbecue sauce, your favorite
- EQUIPMENT:
- - 6 quart or larger slow cooker with removable stoneware bowl or roasting pan and aluminum foil
- - heat-proof bowl for draining juice
- - platter or bowl for pulling pork
- - 2 forks
- - meat lifters, optional but helpful
How To Make easy pulled pork barbecue
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Step 1Sprinkle all sides of roast with salt.
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Step 2For slow cooker method: Place roast in slow cooker; cover with it's lid; set on high heat and cook for approximately 6 hours (until meat pulls apart easily.)
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Step 3For oven method: Place salted roast in ovenproof pan. Cover roasting pan or skillet tightly with aluminum foil, set oven to 250 degrees F, cook for 6 hours or until meat pulls apart easily.)
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Step 4When meat pulls apart easily, carefully remove to platter; drain juices from bowl or pan.
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Step 5Using two forks, pull meat apart and discard all fat and bone.
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Step 6Return meat to slow cooker or roasting pan, add barbecue sauce and mix well.
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Step 7Cover with lid or foil (depending on which method is used); set slow cooker on high and reheat for 15-20 minutes, or if using oven, reheat in oven at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 8Serve as desired. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
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Discover More
Category:
Pork
Category:
Sandwiches
Keyword:
#barbecue
Keyword:
#potluck
Keyword:
#Southern
Keyword:
#pulled pork
Keyword:
#reunion
Keyword:
#slow-cooked
Keyword:
#game-day
Keyword:
#super bowl party
Ingredient:
Pork
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
American
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