5-Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork (Print Version)

Tender pulled pork with smoky BBQ sauce, slow-cooked for juicy, flavorful servings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 3.3 lbs 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:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with only 5 ingredients
  • Perfectly tender and flavorful pulled pork
02 -
  • Use gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep this dish gluten-free
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker for tender results without watching the stove
  • Shred pork with two forks for best texture
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