Crockpot Pulled Pork (Civilized Caveman) Recipe

Name: Crockpot Pulled Pork (Civilized Caveman)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Lb bone in pork shoulder; 4 Tbsp Smoked Paprika; 2 Tbsp Sea Salt; 2 Tbsp Chili Powder; 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin; 1 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano; 1 Tbsp Ground White Pepper; 2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 Full batch of my Beasty BBQ Sauce

Servings: persons

1
Mix all of the above ingredients except the pork shoulder and the BBQ sauce in a small mixing bowl, mix it all well making your spice rub
2
Massage the spice rub all over the meat in every crevice you can find
3
Wrap tightly in a double wrap of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, I did mine overnight.
4
You can refrigerate this for up to 3 days
5
Unwrap the roast and place it in your crock pot, add 1/4 Cup of water and turn your crock pot on low and cook for 8-10 hours until the meat is fork-tender
6
Transfer your roast to a cutting board and discard all the liquid in your crock pot
7
Pull the meat apart by tearing the meat into thin shreds with two forks or your fingers
8
Place all the shredded meat back in the crock pot and toss with a full batch of my Beasty BBQ Sauce and heat on low for 60 minutes until hot.
9
Serve and enjoy

1181

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Lb bone in pork shoulder, 4 Tbsp Smoked Paprika, 2 Tbsp Sea Salt, 2 Tbsp Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, Crockpot Pulled Pork (Civilized Caveman) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crockpot Pulled Pork (Civilized Caveman)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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