5-Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork (Printer-friendly)

Tender pulled pork slow-cooked with smoky barbecue sauce, great for sandwiches or rice bowls.

# What You'll 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 - 1/2 cup chicken broth

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple 5-ingredient recipe
  • Perfectly tender and juicy pulled pork
02 -
  • Use gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep the dish gluten-free.
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months.
03 -
  • For spicier pulled pork add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve on toasted buns with coleslaw or over baked potatoes for a complete meal.
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