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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with 3 Ingredients

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with 3 Ingredients

The simplest pulled pork you can make. Pork shoulder, broth, and salt go into the slow cooker for 8 hours and emerge as tender, shredable meat. No fancy spice rubs or multiple bottles required. Perfect for anyone who wants the technique without the ingredient list.

8
Servings
10m
Prep
480m
Cook
285
Calories
38g
Protein
This recipe yields about 4 pounds of cooked pulled pork. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months. Serve on buns, over rice, in tacos, or with your favorite sauce on the side.
Americangluten-freedairy-freepaleoweeknightmeal-prepbudget-friendly

Ingredients

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Meat thermometer (optional)
  • Two forks or meat shredder
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Steps

  1. 1. Prep

  2. 2. Cook

  3. 3. Finish

Pulled Pork Meal Prep Ideas

This plain pulled pork is a blank canvas for meal prep. Portion it into containers and pair with different sides throughout the week: tacos on Monday, rice bowls on Wednesday, sandwiches on Friday. It keeps refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 3 months. Add sauce, spices, or toppings just before serving to keep everything fresh and customizable.

Small Batch Pulled Pork

If you need less meat, use a 2 to 3 pound pork shoulder instead and reduce broth to 0.5 cup. Cook time stays the same at 8 hours on low. You'll get 2 to 3 pounds of finished pulled pork, perfect for 2 to 4 people or two meals for one.

Pulled Pork Without BBQ Sauce

This recipe delivers seasoned, flavorful meat without any bottled sauce. The salt and slow braise create natural depth. Serve it plain on a bun, in a salad, or with hot sauce, mustard, or fresh salsa instead. You control the flavor entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a pork butt instead of shoulder?
Yes, pork butt and pork shoulder are often the same cut or very similar. Either works for this recipe. Look for a bone-in or boneless piece labeled shoulder or butt, 4 to 5 pounds.
What if my slow cooker is smaller?
Use a 3 to 4 pound pork shoulder in a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker. Keep the broth at 1 cup and salt at 1 teaspoon. Cook time remains 8 hours on low.
Is the cooking liquid good for anything?
Yes. After shredding, stir the pork back into the liquid to keep it moist, or drain it off and use the liquid as a light gravy or broth for soups. Skim fat from the surface first if you prefer a leaner liquid.
Can I cook it on high instead?
Yes, cook on high for 4 to 5 hours instead of 8 hours on low. Check at 4 hours; the pork should shred easily with a fork when done.

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