This crockpot BBQ pulled pork is the easiest way to feed a crowd. It takes just four main ingredients and four simple seasonings, and the slow cooker does all the work. The pork comes out so tender and juicy that it shreds with a fork, then it gets tossed right back in all that saucy goodness. If you love my apple cider pulled pork or my hot honey BBQ slow cooker shredded chicken, you need this one in your rotation.

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Recipe Name: Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork
Ready In: 550 minutes
Serves: 8 servings
Main Ingredients: pork shoulder, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth
Why You'll Love It: Tonight's dinner just got way easier! This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork is a simple recipe that combines lots of ease and even more flavor. With 8 servings, this dish is great for a crowd!

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Easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients Needed To Make This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork
How to Make Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork
Erin's Expert Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Storing Leftovers
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

Easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

This slow cooker pulled pork starts with a pork shoulder seasoned with salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder. Then it gets topped with BBQ sauce, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a little chicken broth to keep it juicy.

After that, you just let it cook low and slow until it's fall-apart tender. Once it's done, you shred it with two forks and stir it back into the sauce. Any BBQ sauce works, but my healthy BBQ sauce is a great homemade option.

Pile it on buns with pickles and coleslaw, or turn leftovers into tacos and nachos. And if you need more easy dinners like this one, you're going to LOVE my Instant Pot Mississippi pork roast or my healthy BBQ chicken thighs!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

So easy. Everything goes into the slow cooker at once.
Simple ingredients. Just four main ingredients and four seasonings.
Tender and juicy. It shreds easily with a fork.
Feeds a crowd. Perfect for parties, game day, or family dinners.
Great for meal prep. Leftovers make amazing tacos and nachos.
Freezer-friendly. Save some for a busy night.

Ingredients Needed To Make This Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

Here's a little bit about everything that goes into this crockpot BBQ pulled pork:

Photo of ingredients for Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork with labels.

Pork shoulder: The best cut for pulled pork. It gets super tender after hours in the slow cooker.
Salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder: A simple seasoning blend that adds savory flavor.
BBQ sauce: Any kind you love works here. Homemade or store-bought!
Apple cider vinegar: Adds a little tang that balances the sweet BBQ sauce.
Chicken broth: Keeps the pork from drying out. Water works too, but broth adds more flavor.

How to Make Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork

This recipe really couldn't be easier. First, add the pork shoulder to your slow cooker and sprinkle it with the seasonings. Then pour the BBQ sauce, vinegar, and broth over the top, and let it cook.

Once the pork is tender, take it out and let it rest for a few minutes. After that, shred it with two forks and add it back to the slow cooker with all the juices. Finally, stir in a little extra BBQ sauce if you like it extra saucy.

Step 1: Add the pork shoulder to the slow cooker and sprinkle it with the salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder.

Step 2: Pour the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth over the top.

Step 3: Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Step 4: Remove the pork to a plate, leaving the juices in the slow cooker. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5: Shred the pork with two forks, then add it back to the slow cooker and stir it into the juices. Add more BBQ sauce if you like.

Step 6: Serve on buns or rolls with pickles, coleslaw, or your favorite toppings.

Before you start

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Erin's Expert Tips

From my kitchen to yours

Place it fat side up. It helps keep the pork extra moist.
Use broth instead of water. It adds a little more flavor.
Don't skip the vinegar. That splash of tang makes a big difference.
Let it rest before shredding. It keeps the meat juicy.
Shred it in the juices. Stirring it back in makes every bite saucy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some common questions about this crockpot BBQ pulled pork.

Just a little! A splash of broth or water plus a dash of vinegar is plenty for juicy pork.

Both work, but broth gives the pork a little more flavor.

Add it right at the beginning. Everything goes into the slow cooker at once.

Fat side up helps keep it moist, but either way works.

Cook it on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until it shreds easily.

It keeps in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, or in the freezer for 1 to 2 months.

Make pork tacos or nachos with cheese, onion, jalapeños, and salsa.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container or freezer bag in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. You can also freeze it for 1 to 2 months. Then use the leftovers for easy pork tacos or nachos with cheese, onion, jalapeños, and salsa.

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