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Slow Cooker Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

This simple crock pot pulled pork recipe is so easy to throw together but tastes like something you would order from a BBQ restaurant. The bbq pulled pork seriously falls apart when it's done cooking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq pulled pork, easy slow cooker recipe, pulled pork, slow cooker meal
Servings: 12
Calories: 333kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • cup liquid smoke
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder butt roast (or bone in)
  • 18 ounces BBQ Sauce 1 bottle
  • 12 Hamburger Buns

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner).
  • Combine paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard and liquid smoke in a small bowl.
  • Rub all over the roast, covering all sides. (Optional: poke your roast with a large fork a couple of times to let the flavors really soak in).
  • Place lid on slow cooker and bake on low for 8-10 hours (or high 5-6 hours).
  • Shred meat when finished and add bottle of BBQ sauce.
  • Serve on buns.

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Notes

  • We love this with a side of potato salad or pasta salad.
How to turn this into a freezer meal:
Place all ingredients except for BBQ sauce and buns in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal bag closed. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last 60-90 days.
When ready to use, spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and dump ingredients from bag into slow cooker. Add 1 cup of chicken broth in with the frozen food. Place the lid on top and cook for 8-10 hours on low heat (you can cook it for 5-6 hours on high heat, but it will not be as tender as cooking it low and slow). 
Shred roast using 2 forks and follow the rest of the instructions as written.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1609mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg