BBQ Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe
This bbq pulled pork crock pot recipe is insanely delicious, and is the easiest way to make one of the tastiest classic American sandwiches.
Waiting until Memorial Day to eat barbecue fare? There’s no need with this bbq pulled pork crock pot recipe!
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, and you can’t barbecue outside–no worries, because this bbq pulled pork uses a slow cooker overnight!
Why This Recipe Works
The secret ingredient is beer, but don’t be alarmed if you don’t like beer as there’s overpowering flavor (trust me, because I dislike beer). Beer lovers, you’ll just need another bottle to enjoy with the sandwich. When the meat is ready, the alcohol has cooked away, so the kiddies can eat it too! Beer is also much healthier than using root beer or a soda, like Coke.
Love pork? Try my breaded pork schnitzel recipe, too!
You won’t believe how delicious this pulled pork is, especially when you see how easy it is to make! There’s another recipe you’ll want to make to go with the barbecue pulled pork.
Just add this spicy cole slaw as a topping and/or side dish to gild the lily.
Guess what, I even have a delicious cornbread recipe! I will never make another version because this one is just perfect. You can even make it gluten free, and it’s still fabulous!
Serve it with some butter or honey for a classic American meal, along with corn on the cob! Yum, who isn’t salivating right now?
Bbq Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe
recipe by Christina Conte (original recipe unknown) serves 6
FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW
Ingredients
- pork shoulder or butt
- bottle or can of beer
- teaspoon salt
- barbecue sauce (natural, homemade or at least no corn syrup: read those labels!)
- your choice of bread, rolls, etc.
Directions for the BBQ Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe
Rinse the pork and place it in the slow cooker (<- I’ve upgraded to this multi-cooker since I posted this recipe) Sprinkle with the salt. I only add a little to flavor the pork since the barbecue sauce has a lot.
Open the beer, but don’t drink any of it!
Pour the entire bottle or can over the pork. Cover the crock pot and set it to high, for about an hour, then turn it to low and let cook for at least 8 hours-either overnight or while you’re at work.
I know this doesn’t look pretty, but this is what to expect when it’s done. Drain the beer/juices and reserve; we’re going to be using some of it.
Finish the Pork with BBQ Sauce
Place the pork on a plate or work board, and shred the meat. You can use a fork in the slow cooker, but I remove all the fat. It comes away from the meat so easily that it only takes a few minutes to shred the pork and remove all the fat with your hands.
Next, discard the fat and return the shredded pork back to the slow cooker. Measure about 1 cup of the reserved liquid (beer) and strain over the pork.
Now add about a cup of your favorite barbecue sauce. I make my own using Trader Joe’s ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, freshly ground black pepper and mustard powder. I never measure anything, just boil it up in a pot and add more or less of whatever I want until it tastes how I like it!
Stir gently with a fork–
until the sauce is evenly distributed.
Heat before serving and pile some onto your favorite bread or artisan rolls, topping with some spicy cole slaw (recipe below.) Pass around a little more barbecue sauce, if desired, and enjoy these wonderful crock pot barbecue pulled pork sandwiches. You can also serve with baked potatoes, and you’ll have one of the tastiest, easy meals you can make!
Can I Freeze This BBQ Pulled Pork?
Yes, this pulled pork freezes terrifically well (put in the fridge to chill first.) Keep frozen for up to a month. If not freezing leftovers, keep refrigerated for up to two days.
Don’t miss another travel or recipe post; subscribe to my free subscription!
My spicy cole slaw recipe and cornbread recipe are ready for you to print! There’s nothing like a really good pulled pork sandwich!
Bbq Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 1 bottle beer (or can) 12 oz size
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup barbeque sauce (natural, homemade or at least no corn syrup: read those labels)
- 6 rolls your choice of bread for sandwiches
Instructions
- Rinse the pork and place it in the crock pot. Sprinkle with the salt (I only add a little to flavor the pork since the barbeque sauce has enough).
- Pour the entire bottle or can of beer over the pork. Cover the crock pot and set it to high, for about an hour, then turn it to low and let cook for at least 8 hours-either overnight or while you’re at work, is perfect.
- Drain the beer/juices and reserve; we’re going to be using some of it.Place the pork on a plate or work board, and shred the meat. You can use a fork in the crock pot, but I remove ALL the fat. It comes away from the meat so easily that it only takes a few minutes to shred the pork and remove all the fat with your hands.
- Next, discard the fat and return the shredded pork back to the crockpot. Measure about 1 cup/ 235 ml of the reserved liquid (beer) and strain over the pork.
- Now add your favorite barbeque sauce. I used Trader Joe’s and doctored it with a little extra ketchup (TJ’s) apple cider vinegar, and mustard powder. Stir gently with a fork until the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Heat before serving and serve on your favorite bread or rolls. Add a little more bbq sauce if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition info includes the roll, but not the cole slaw.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container for up to two days.
- Freezes super well. Keeps frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
More pulled pork recipes for you~
Green Chile Pork (Slow Cooker)
Christina’s Cucina is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
The pulled Pork looks delicious. Nothing like a delicious Pulled Pork sandwich