Remove the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and skim as much fat as possible - remember, pork shoulder is well marbled with fat, so that’s all going to melt into the liquid. When the pork is finished, you have juicy and tender pulled pork as well as a rich and flavorful broth. Step 3: Skim the Cooking Liquid then Save it Do it overnight or while you are away from the house. Doing all of this in a slow cooker makes it easy. The pork should be so tender that a spoon can cut through it. In our recipe below we call for at least 8, but you really can go beyond that. It’s because of this that we happily cook the pork on low for many hours. When I said the slow cooker shines in this recipe, I meant it. It’s pretty tricky to overcook pork shoulder.

That’s poured over the pork, and we’re ready to cook. Step 2: Cook the Pork on Low and Cook it SlowĪfter seasoning the meat, we put together a mixture of cooked onions, garlic, tomato paste, and spices. We also season 15 to 20 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker. 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. 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. Seasoning the pork is essential, especially when using a slow cooker. By using a pressure cooker, you can make this pulled pork in under 2 hours. Check the recipe notes section below for our method. INSTANT POT© UPDATE: Since sharing this recipe, we have tested it using a pressure cooker (we have the Instant Pot). Making pulled pork in a slow cooker or crockpot is easy, but we still have a few tips for you, so you make it best.

As the pork cooks, the fat melts and sort of self-bastes during cooking. It’s also well marbled with fat, which prevents the pork from drying out while cooking. It’s a relatively tough cut and does well when cooked over an extended period. We start with a pork shoulder - also called pork butt or Boston butt. It’s delicious served alone or add a bit of your favorite barbecue sauce. Our recipe makes pork that’s tender, full of flavor, and juicy. It’s easy to do and is the ultimate make-ahead meal. Pulled pork is perfect for the slow cooker. Related: Here’s our recipe sharing How to Make Tender Pulled Pork in the Oven and our Crisped Up, Tender and Juicy Carnitas! How to Make the Best Pulled Pork Using a Slow Cooker

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