How to make the best slow cooker pulled pork that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, and tacos. Making pulled pork in a slow cooker or crockpot is easy, but we still have a few tips for slow cooker pork roast, so you make it best.
Check the recipe notes section below for our method. By using a pressure cooker, you can make this pulled pork in under 2 hours. Step 1: Season the Meat Seasoning the pork is essential, especially when using a slow cooker. Once you hit start, you don’t want to lift the lid, so taking some time to think about flavors and seasoning up front is a good idea. We’re pretty heavy handed with salt and pepper in the beginning and like to rub the pork with it, getting the salt into all the nooks of the meat. We also season 15 to 20 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker. Added onions, garlic, tomato paste, and spices on top of pork.
In our recipe below we call for at least 8, but you really can go beyond that. The pork should be so tender that a spoon can cut through it. Doing all of this in a slow cooker makes it easy. Do it overnight or while you are away from the house. Another alternative is to refrigerate the pork in its cooking liquid.
When it’s cold, the fat will have solidified, making it easy to scrape off with a spoon. Step 4: Shred the Pork and Combine with Skimmed Cooking Liquid After skimming the cooking liquid, place it back into the slow cooker. Then simply shred the pork — I just use two forks to do it. Since it’s so tender, the pork literally will fall apart on you.
Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker with the skimmed cooking liquid then serve! What to Serve With Pulled Pork We love pulled pork since it’s perfect for so many occasions. Homemade Coleslaw — I love the crunch of coleslaw with pulled pork. If you don’t like mayo-based salads, try our mayo-free coleslaw. Herb Potato Salad — This mayo-free potato salad is perfect served cold or warm.
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