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Fall-Apart Pulled Pork: Tender & Flavorful

Fall-Apart Pulled Pork: Tender & Flavorful

Pulled pork: master this incredibly tender slow cooker recipe. Perfect for juicy sandwiches, tacos, or a hearty family meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 lb boneless pork butt (trimmed of excess fat then cut into 4 - 6 large pieces)
  • 5 large garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Place pork pieces in a 6-quart crock pot. Sprinkle garlic, brown sugar, salt, and pepper over pork. Rub seasonings in. Pour chicken broth around edges.
  • Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until meat shreds easily. Optionally, turn pork at the halfway point.
  • Transfer pork to a plate. Pour cooking juices into a fat separator. Shred meat with two forks. Return shredded pork to crock pot or container.
  • Pour desired amount of cooking juices over pork, leaving fat in separator. Stir to combine and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.