Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 (29 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons mustard; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; additional salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 boneless pork shoulder, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (29 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
additional salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Season the pork with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the chicken broth and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring to pick up any browned bits on the bottom, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Pour in the Hunt's Tomato Sauce and bring to a boil. Pour the contents of the skillet over the pork. Cover and cook on low until the pork is very tender, 8 to 10 hours. Remove to a plate or platter and cool.
3
Skim off fat from the surface of the cooker and increase the setting to high. Stir brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce into the liquid in the cooker. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, while pulling the pork. Season with salt and pepper.
4
When cool enough to handle, pull the pork into shreds, removing all fat and gristle. Return to the cooker and cook uncovered, stirring often, until blended and the sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve on hamburger rolls with coleslaw. Makes enough for 10 to 12 sandwiches.

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* 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.

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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 boneless pork shoulder, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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