Tailgate Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Tailgate Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, Boston butt, or cushion meat; RUB Ingredients; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder; 1 tablespoon mesquite powder; cooking broth:; 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke; 2 dozen white or whole wheat buns; Assorted purchased BBQ sauces

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, Boston butt, or cushion meat
RUB Ingredients
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
1 tablespoon mesquite powder
cooking broth:
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
2 dozen white or whole wheat buns
Assorted purchased BBQ sauces

1
Mix rub ingredients in a large bowl. If the meat is one large piece, cut into 3 chunks. Press rub onto all sides of each chunk of meat. Place all pieces in bowl, cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator overnight.
2
The next morning, begin heating crock pot on high. Add the cooking broth ingredients.
3
Put the meat and all spices and any juice that has seeped overnight in the crock pot. After 1 hour, reduce the temperature of the crock pot to low and follow your crock pot's suggested time for cooking on the low setting, usually 8-10 hours.
4
Remove the chunks of meat to a plate and use two forks to shred the meat. Return to the broth in the crock pot and keep on low to serve. Add 1 more teaspoon for extra smokiness if desired.

903

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Fat

Carbs

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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, Boston butt, or cushion meat, RUB Ingredients, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Tailgate 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!

Tailgate Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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