Farmhouse Pulled Pork (Printer-Friendly)
Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with BBQ sauce and spices for a flavorful, versatile meal everyone enjoys.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pork
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8 lbs pork shoulder roast, bone-in, fat side up
→ Seasoning
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2 tablespoons seasoned salt (e.g., McCormick Applewood seasoning)
→ Liquids
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1 cup soda (e.g., Cherry Coke or preferred flavor)
→ Sauce
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28 ounces barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
# Steps to Make This:
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Spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray or line with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
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Rub seasoned salt evenly over the pork shoulder roast, ensuring full coverage.
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Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker with the fat side facing up. Pour soda gently around the sides of the roast without washing off the seasoning.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 10 to 12 hours or on high heat for 7 to 9 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
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Remove any bones and carefully drain excess liquid if desired. Shred the pork using forks, then mix thoroughly with barbecue sauce.
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Turn slow cooker to the warm setting and stir occasionally while serving to maintain even heat.
# Additional Notes:
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Use a slow cooker of at least 6 quarts capacity to accommodate the pork shoulder adequately.
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For best results, cook low and slow to ensure tender, easily shreddable pork.
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If the pork is tough, continue cooking until it shreds easily with forks.
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Limit the amount of soda added since the pork releases juices during cooking.