Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

This is juicy Crock pot pulled pork An easy filling for sliders with a spicy chipotle-honey sauce. Lots of tender, caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar add just the right amount of sweetness!

Why You'll Love This Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

This easy, smooth Crock Pot Pulled Pork will be a cookout favorite for all your sliders this summer.

• Beginner-friendly. Whisk in the spices and sauce, and then the pork practically cooks itself to juicy perfection.
• versatile Serve it on sliders, tacos, make it spicy or add mushrooms.
• Sweet and smoky. Tomato sauce, tender onions and honey add sweetness, while chipotles add smokiness.
• Freezer-friendly. Keep some in the fridge for busy weeknights or last minute cooking.

What you will need

Ground paprika, herbs thyme and sage help balance the sweetness of the sauce. Scroll down to the recipe card below the post for exact ingredient amounts.

• Pork Shoulder – Pork butt roast is a good swap.
• Garlic Powder – Feel free to use onion powder or garlic paste.
• Paprika – Use sweet or smoked.
• Thyme – Dry or fresh is best for this.
• Sage – You can use roughly chopped bay leaves or dry coriander leaves.
• salt and pepper – I like kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.
• Aromatic Vinegar – Reduce the amount by half if you use mine Balsamic reduction.
• tomato sauce – Make sure it's plain or with very little Italian seasoning.
• Chipotle in Adobo Sauce – Cut it into small pieces to get maximum flavor.
• honey – Raw honey and agave nectar are best.
• onion- Go for white or yellow onions.

How to make slow cooker pulled pork

Season rub, sauce, and toss it all. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Rub the spices. Mix garlic powder, paprika, thyme, sage, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

• Prepare the pork. Rub the mixture all over the pork. Place in slow cooker.
• Fill the crockpot. In a separate bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce, chipotle and honey. Pour the mixture over the pork. Top with chopped onions.

• Cook it. Set the crockpot on high for 6 hours. Remove the pork from the slow cooker.
• tear it up Use two forks to shred the meat by pulling in opposite directions. Return the pulled pork to the crockpot and mix well with the sauce.
• serve Use pulled pork to fill your favorite slider buns and enjoy!

Tips for success

Make this saucy crock pot pulled pork as sweet or spicy as you like. You can even add veggies!

• Ask the butcher. Save prep time by asking the butcher to remove all excess fat from the pork shoulder so you don't have to.
• Do it barbecue-style. For an easy variation on this recipe, swap out the tomato sauce for your favorite BBQ sauce.
• Go slow. It's perfect if you're not in a rush. Cook pulled pork for 8-10 hours or until pull-apart tender.
• Crank up the heat. Stir 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, chili powder, hot sauce, or chili oil into the sauce to heat it up a bit.
• Control the sweetness. If you don't usually enjoy pulled pork that's on the sweet side, don't add all the honey at once. Add 1 tablespoon at a time and taste until sweetness is to your liking.
• Add more vegetables. Stir in 2 cups chopped mushrooms, carrots, or halved baby potatoes during the last hour of cooking to make this recipe heartier.

How to Serve Crock Pot Pulled Pork

You can use this smoky crock pot pulled pork as a topping for tacos, sliders or hot dogs. I like it on sliders with lots of veggie sides like mine Corn on the cob And Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños. my Italian Grinder Salad And the garlic parmesan fries are great too. If you like mashed potatoes, try mine 3 Ingredients Mashed Cauliflower or Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes.

Proper storage

Residues should be cooled away from direct heat and sunlight before storage.

• Fridge: Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Transfer it to freezer-friendly bags in serving-size portions. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat as usual.
• To reheat it: Microwave for one minute or until heated through. You can heat it in a small pot over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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