5-Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork (Printable)

Tender pork shoulder cooked slowly with smoky barbecue sauce, ideal for hearty meals.

# What You Need:

→ Pork

01 - 3.3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Sauce

04 - 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)

→ Liquid

05 - 0.5 cup chicken broth

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
02 - Sprinkle smoked paprika and salt evenly over the pork.
03 - Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the meat.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours until pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
05 - Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks.
06 - Return shredded pork to slow cooker, mix thoroughly with sauce, and heat for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with just 5 ingredients
  • Perfect for sandwiches or over rice
02 -
  • Use gluten-free BBQ sauce for a gluten-free dish
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months
03 -
  • For best flavor, cook on low for the full 8 hours
  • Shred pork while warm for easier texture
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