BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe
About this recipe
This BBQ Pulled Pork recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful pork. Using a slow cooker makes it easy to prepare, allowing the meat to cook low and slow until it falls apart with just a fork.
With a blend of sweet and smoky flavors, this dish is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or as a savory side. Plus, the marinade is packed with ingredients that enhance the pork's natural taste.
Ingredient notes
- Use 6-7 lbs of Pork Shoulder Chuck Roast for the best results.
- The video suggests using 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke, but only 1 tablespoon is recommended for this recipe.
Tips from Natashas Kitchen’s video
- Massage the seasoning into the meat to ensure it is well coated before cooking.
- After cooking, remove excess fat from the meat for a cleaner taste and texture.
Good to know
- How long do I cook the pulled pork?
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- What should I do with the pulled pork after cooking?
- Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish, pull it apart, and add a little liquid from the crock pot to keep it juicy.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Natashas Kitchen: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Chop a large onion and place it in the bottom of the crock pot.
- 2
Season the meat with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Stir and sprinkle the seasoning over the roast.
- 3
Massage the seasoning into the meat and place it over the onions in the crock pot.
- 4
Prepare the marinade by mixing 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 cup of BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 3 pressed garlic cloves.
- 5
Pour the marinade over the meat in the crock pot.
- 6
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- 7
Once done, transfer the meat to a large casserole dish and pull it apart, removing excess fat.
- 8
Add a little liquid from the crock pot to keep the meat juicy and top with extra BBQ sauce before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The amount of liquid smoke was inferred based on the video suggestion to use only 1 tablespoon instead of 2.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Natashas Kitchen’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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