Insanely Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Shoulder BBQ Recipe

ByTherese Masiello-London
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There’s nothing quite like the rich, smoky flavor of pulled pork.

With this crazy simple slow cooker pulled pork shoulder BBQ recipe, you can enjoy it without the hassle! Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want a simple, hands-off meal to make dinner for the week easier, this recipe will be your new go-to. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming a pork shoulder into tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned BBQ goodness! With minimal prep (and cleanup!) and just a few key ingredients, you’ll have a delicious meal that the whole family will love.

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How to Make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Shoulder BBQ

I found this recipe in The Primal Blueprint Cookbook, by Mark Sisson with Jennifer Meier, an ebook I received during my Primal Health Coach Certification course. With just a few minutes of prep, your slow cooker will handle the rest, making the pork both tender and flavorful. From seasoning the meat to letting it cook low and slow, here’s exactly how to make this mouthwatering BBQ dish with minimal effort!

Step 1 – Pat pork dry.

Start by patting the pork shoulder dry with a paper towel. Then place it in a flat pan or directly into your slow cooker.

image shows ingredients for slow cooker pulled pork shoulder bbq - chili powder, sea salt, minced garlic, black pepper, ground mustard, and pork roast

Step 2 – Mix dry ingredients.

Mix all the ingredients for the dry rub – chili powder, sea salt, granulated garlic, black pepper, and dry mustard in a small bowl.

image shows dry rub ingredients mixed together in a glass bowl

Step 3 – Apply rub to pork.

Next, apply the dry rub to the pork shoulder. Be sure to coat all sides of the pork and rub it in really well. Let the pork roast sit at room temperature for about a half hour in order to take the chill off.

image shows pork shoulder with dry rub applied, pork is on a cutting board

Step 4 – Cook pork.

Place the pork roast in your slow cooker and cook it on low for 7-8 hours.

image shows pork shoulder in a slow cooker

Step 5 – Shred the pork.

Once the pork is done, pull the meat apart with two forks or your fingers. You can also chop it into 1/2 inch pieces on a cutting board. Remove any tough pieces or large layers of fat and place the pork in a warm bowl. Mix some of the juices that accumulated in the slow cooker in with the meat before serving. Enjoy!

image shows pulled pork shoulder bbq shredded in a glass bowl

Why i Love This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork shoulder BBQ Recipe

As I said in my juicy skillet pork chops post, I’m not someone who cooks every night. Therefore, I’m always looking for quick and easy recipes. This recipe needs minimal ingredients. Plus, once you buy the spices, you’ll have them on-hand for when you make this meal again! This slow cooker pulled pork BBQ recipe also requires little clean-up. You’re really just using your slow cooker and a small bowl to mix the dry rub together. This meal is now part of my dinner rotation!

Below is the recipe from The Primal Blueprint Cookbook, by Mark Sisson with Jennifer Meier. Please note that the exact recipe gives multiple cooking techniques for the pork. I’ve only shared the slow cooker method in this blog post since that’s the only method I have used.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Shoulder BBQ

This simple meal requires only a few ingredients and your slow cooker does the majority of the work!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 1-2 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 3-6 lb pork shoulder roast with some fat on the outside, bone-in or boneless

Instructions
 

  • Pat the pork shoulder dry with a paper towel and place it in a flat pan.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients for the dry rub and apply it to the pork shoulder roast, coating all surfaces and rubbing it in well. Let roast sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to take the chill off.
  • Cook in slow cooker on low setting for 7-8 hours.
  • Pull the meat apart with two forks, your fingers, or chop into 1/2 inch pieces on a cutting board, then place in a warm bowl. Remove any tough sinew or large layers of fat. Mix some of the juices that accumulated in the slow cooker with the meat before serving.
Keyword bbq, easy, pulled pork, slow cooker

This slow cooker pulled Pork shoulder bBQ is as easy as it is delicious!

It just requires a handful of ingredients. Then you’re hands-off while the slow cooker does the cooking, which is one of my favorite slow cooker benefits. Whether you’re serving this pulled pork over a salad, alongside your favorite sides, or using the leftovers in a weekend omelette, it’s a meal that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s perfect for busy days, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.

If you’re looking for more nourishing meals that fit into your busy life, be sure to explore my other recipe blog posts:

enjoy every tender bite!

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