Marmie'S Really Tender Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Marmie'S Really Tender Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large pork butt; 6 garlic cloves, slivered; 2 tablespoons fresh basil; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 - 3 tablespoons salt (to taste, I like it on the heavier side); 1/4 cup paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon Keen's dry mustard; 16 -24 ounces root beer or 16 -24 ounces cola; 3 -4 cups barbecue sauce (Marmie's Bar- B -Que Sauce or you own favorite sauce)

Servings: persons

1 large pork butt
6 garlic cloves, slivered
2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 - 3 tablespoons salt (to taste, I like it on the heavier side)
1/4 cup paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Keen's dry mustard
16 -24 ounces root beer or 16 -24 ounces cola
3 -4 cups barbecue sauce (Marmie's Bar- B -Que Sauce or you own favorite sauce)

1
Poke butt evenly around surface with a small butcher knife creating 1/2 inch cuts to accomodate how many garlic slivers you have.
2
Stuff each hole with some fresh herbs and a sliver of garlic. (If you are not using fresh herbs use dry and incorporate them in the rub mixture instead.).
3
Mix remaining spice and sugar ingredients together and then rub all over the roast.
4
Save remaining spice.
5
Put roast in zip lock bag and refrigerate for at least 8 - 12 hours.
6
Remove from fridge and rub remaining spices onto the roast.
7
Place roast in covered crock pot for an hour or two, do not turn on yet.
8
Pour soda into crock pot along side of the roast so the spices are not washed offt the top of the roast and into the crock pot.
9
Cook on Medium for 8 - 12 hours untill tender.
10
It will not hurt to leave the pork in the crock pot on low for a good length of time if it is done early.
11
Remove pork from the broth and pull/shred apart with forks or fingers into chunks and place in casserole dish.
12
Slather with copious amounts of bar b que sauce.
13
Serve with fresh crusty buns, baked beans and salads.

414

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large pork butt, 6 garlic cloves, slivered, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Marmie'S Really Tender Crock Pot Pulled Pork 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!

Marmie'S Really Tender Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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