Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Fall-apart tender pulled pork made in the slow cooker with pantry spices and your favorite BBQ sauce — easy, budget-friendly, and endlessly versatile. Find step-by-step photos and more recipe tips above.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder steaks (also sold as barbecue pork shoulder steaks) (1.8 kilograms)
• 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml )
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce, plus extra for serving, your choice (360 ml )

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the pork shoulder steaks in the slow cooker, arranging them in an even layer.
2. 2Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. 3Pour the chicken broth around the pork.
4. 4Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or on HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the pork is very tender and easily pulls apart.
5. 5Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Discard excess fat if desired.
6. 6Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
7. 7Stir in the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
8. 8Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
9. 9Taste and add extra BBQ sauce if needed before serving.