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Tender pulled pork in a bowl.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

There's nothing quite like a delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork plate to bring friends and family together. Growing up in the South, I remember weekends spent with my family, where the aroma of slow-cooked meats filled the air.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 People
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork loin
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup mustard
  • 1 can black beer such as a porter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork loin in your slow cooker. Add the olive oil, brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce, bay leaves, black beer, salt and pepper.
  • Cover the slow cooker with a lid. Set it to cook on the low setting for 6 hours.
  • After 6 hours, carefully remove the lid. Using two forks, shred the pork right in the slow cooker.
  • Leave the shredded pork uncovered and continue to cook for an additional 30-45 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken to your desired consistency.
  • Once the sauce thickens, serve the shredded pork on warm buns or rolls. Enjoy with your favorite sides and toppings!

Notes

  • Pork cut: While we enjoy using pork loin for its lean quality, pork shoulder or pork butt (Boston butt) offers juiciness and rich flavor due to its higher fat content. Choose your cut based on your personal preference for taste and texture!
  • Beer choice: Dark beer adds a wonderful depth of flavor, but don't hesitate to experiment with other options. A good ale or even root beer can provide a delightful sweetness that enhances the dish.
  • How to tell when pork is ready to shred: Your pork should feel tender when it's time to shred. It should easily pull apart with forks. If it resists a bit, give it some more cooking time to ensure it's perfectly tender.
  • Shredding hack: While two forks do the trick for shredding, you can speed things up using an electric hand mixer. Just be cautious not to overdo it, as you want to maintain some texture in the meat!
  • Season to taste: After shredding the pork, take a moment to taste it and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Sometimes, adding a bit more salt, pepper or brown sugar can enhance the flavors. A splash of barbecue sauce can also elevate the taste!
  • Make it your own: Feel free to customize the dish with additional spices or ingredients that suit your palate. Garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, chili powder for a little heat, or a dash of apple cider vinegar can all add exciting layers of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Easy Pulled Pork Recipe, Pulled Pork for Sandwiches, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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