5-Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork (Printable Copy)

Slow-cooked smoky pork shoulder with paprika and BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches or hearty meals.

# What You 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 the slow cooker.
02 - Sprinkle smoked paprika and salt evenly over the pork.
03 - Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the meat.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
05 - Remove pork from the cooker and shred using two forks.
06 - Return shredded pork to the slow cooker, mix thoroughly with sauce, and heat for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple 5-ingredient recipe
  • Perfect for sandwiches or rice
02 -
  • Use gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep it gluten-free
  • Leftovers freeze well and last up to 2 months
03 -
  • Pre-season the pork the night before for deeper flavor
  • Use two forks to shred the pork for the best texture
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