Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is made with just a few simple ingredients—pork shoulder or tenderloin, root beer, BBQ sauce, and onions. It cooks low and slow for juicy, fall-apart results every time.
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound pork shoulder roast or pork tenderloin
- salt, black pepper, garlic powder to taste
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 12-16 ounces root beer
- 18 oz barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- fresh toasted buns for serving
Instructions
- Season the Meat: Use a fork to poke the pork roast all over to help the seasonings absorb. Generously sprinkle all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gently press the seasonings into the meat.
- Load the Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned pork roast in the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion on top of the roast. Pour the root beer over everything.
- Cook the Pork: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Shred the Pork: Carefully remove the cooked pork from the slow cooker. If using a shoulder roast, discard the bone. Shred the pork using two forks.
- Discard Liquid & Add Sauce: Pour out and discard the liquid from the slow cooker. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Stir in the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low for 1 more hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon the pulled pork onto toasted buns. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.