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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork on a Bun

Published: Jun 14, 2016 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Aug 23, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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I can't believe that Slow Cooker Pulled Pork has eluded me until now. A colleague recently asked me for advice on cooking pulled pork and I had to admit I'd never actually made it.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork on a bun | #crockpotpulledpork- Foodmeanderings.com

Now I am wishing I had this gem in my repertoire years ago. It's only 10 WW points on the blue plan!

Jump to:
  • 💭Shredded Pork Shoulder prepped ahead of time!
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 💭 Top tip
  • 🎥 Video
  • 📋 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork on a Bun Recipe
  • 🍲Related Recipes

I tend to shy away from slow cooker recipes because although I love the concept, I found that they all started to morph into the same stringy, stewy dish. But not this one! No siree... this crock pot pulled pork is flawlessly tender, juicy and smothered in a rich, smoky tomato sauce with just the right amount of tang.

This shredded pork recipe really is the perfect cold winter meal or summer meal for a hot day and is always great for a small, casual gathering or even when you need to feed a bigger crowd. It's one of those meals that is easy enough to throw together, but tastes like you went to a lot more trouble than you actually did. And how can you not love that?!

💭Shredded Pork Shoulder prepped ahead of time!

I love that you can prep the pork shoulder in a slow cooker the night before and come home to the delicious aroma of a tasty meal! I add everything to the crockpot the night before, stick it in the fridge, then turn it on before I leave the next morning.

Slow cooker pulled pork recipe | #crockpotpulledpork - Foodmeanderings.com

🥘 Ingredients

  • I added liquid smoke to my version (which you can get at just about any grocery store) and a quick broccoli slaw.
  • Pile it high on buns and garnish it with some tamed jalapenos or sliced Pepperoncini for even more zing (if that's your thing) and add some cilantro to give it a welcome freshness!
  • Note that when you're looking for pork shoulder blade roast at the grocery store, it goes by several names, including picnic roast,  Boston butt, blade roast, pork butt and simply pork shoulder. 

💭 Top tip

I recommend you brown the pork all over before transferring it to the slow cooker. It seals in the flavor, gives it a nice texture (not to mushy) and makes for an all 'round better pulled pork!

🎥 Video

Here is a how to video: How to pull pork *However, I shred mine a little more than he does in this video. 

And if you love pulled pork, give my Slow Cooker Gluten-free & Healthy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork) at try! It's also great for feeding a crowd, especially in the summer when you don't want to turn on your oven!

Authentic Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas - foodmeanderings.com

If you are looking for the best slow cooker pulled pork for pulled pork on a bun, you have arrived! It's the perfect summer or winter potluck idea, especially if you are feeding a crowd!

slow cooker pulled pork sandwich on a white plate with a colorful tea towel in the background
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📋 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork on a Bun Recipe

This slow cooker smoky shredded pork, piled high on a bun, with a quick broccoli slaw, is the perfect summer potluck or BBQ idea or for when you just  need to feed a crowd. 10 WW points on the blue plan!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: pulled pork, pulled pork on a bun, slow cooker
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3-½  lb  pork shoulder blade roast (1.6 kg)
  • ½  teaspoon  salt (2 mL) 
  • ½  teaspoon  pepper (2 mL) 
  • 2  tablespoon  vegetable oil (30 mL) 
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 4  cloves garlic , minced
  • 2  tablespoon  chili powder (30 mL) 
  • 2  teaspoon  dried cilantro (10 mL)
  • 2  bay leaves
  • ¼  cup  tomato paste (60 mL) 
  • 1  14 oz can tomato sauce (398 mL) 
  • 2  tablespoon  packed brown sugar (30 mL) 
  • 2  tablespoon  cider vinegar (30 mL) 
  • 2  tablespoon  Worcestershire sauce (30 mL) 
  • 1 tablespoon natural hickory liquid smoke flavour
  • 1 -12 oz bag broccoli slaw 340 g
  • 4-6 tablespoon coleslaw dressing (add to your liking)
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini or pickled jalapenos (optional)
  • 10 whole wheat buns

Instructions

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In Dutch oven or large,  deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork all over. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add onions, garlic, chili powder, cilantro and bay leaves to Dutch oven/frying pan; cook, stirring often, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke, Pour into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until pork is tender, about 8 hours.
  • Transfer pork to cutting board and when cooled for about 10 minutes, remove any fat and bone. With 2 forks, shred or “pull” pork.  (See video on how to pull pork in notes) 
  • Meanwhile, pour liquid from slow cooker into large saucepan; skim off fat. Bring to boil over high heat; boil vigorously until reduced to 3 cups, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
  • Add pulled pork to reduced liquid; stir to coat and warm through.
  • Pile meat on bun.
  • Broccoli slaw: Mix broccoli slaw and coleslaw salad dressing together and add to bun.
  • Add peperoncini or jalapenos, if desired.

Notes

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💭 Top tip
I recommend you brown the pork all over before transferring it to the slow cooker. It seals in the flavor, gives it a nice texture (not to mushy) and makes for an all 'round better pulled pork!
🎥 Video
Here is a how to video: How to pull pork *However, I shred mine a little more than he does in this video.
*Note: This recipe is for a 6 quart slow cooker
**Note: Pork shoulder goes by several names at the grocery store including picnic roast Boston butt, blade roast and pork butt. 
***Note:  I use Mezzetta Golden Greek sliced pepperoncini because I became addicted to it after using it to create contest entries.
Nutrition Facts
📋 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork on a Bun Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 293 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 594mg26%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 745IU15%
Vitamin C 10.8mg13%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 293kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Cholesterol: 36mg (12%) | Sodium: 594mg (26%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 745IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 10.8mg (13%) | Calcium: 72mg (7%) | Iron: 3.3mg (18%)
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Comments

  1. Sue Slaght

    June 15, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I love my slow cooker although I seem to use it in phases of life. I'm not a big meat eater but I will admit this looks delicious, especially the slaw. 🙂

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 15, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks, Sue. Yes, you could use a bit less meat and more slaw. I know you're not a red meat girl, but pork is "the other white meat!"

      Reply
      • Sue Slaght

        June 16, 2016 at 11:49 pm

        Yes according to the pork producers. 🙂

        Reply
        • Food Meanderings

          June 17, 2016 at 4:55 am

          Yes, it's very good marketing!

          Reply
  2. Sheryl

    June 18, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Just looking at the picture makes me hungry for pulled pork. . . and I like the slow cooker recipe.

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    • Food Meanderings

      June 18, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks, Sheryl! Yes, this recipe definitely renewed my slow cooker love!

      Reply
  3. Peta Kaplan

    June 19, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    This looks amazing, even though I do not eat much meat. You could no doubt convince me to take a bite. The broccoli slaw looks killer. My hubby would LOVE this! He ate delicious pulled pork in Cuba. One of their specialties.

    Peta

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    • Food Meanderings

      June 20, 2016 at 7:13 am

      Thank you, Peta. I was really pleased with the flavor, being it was the first time I'd every made it! It tasted just like what I'd had a the southern BBQ house in Calgary. I hope your husband likes it and maybe you sneak a little taste yourself!.

      Reply
  4. simplysundaysfoodblog

    June 21, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Yum! Great recipe! Thanks for your submission to The Tastes of Summer!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 21, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks- it was a great opportunity to try making something new!

      Reply

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