Pulled pork is a major favourite of both mine and JHoggs. If there is even a vague possibility of adding it to a meal then we’ll do it!
For a long time I avoid making it at home. I assumed it would be hard and a faff and generally not worth my while. Imagine how stupid I felt when I discovered how wrong I was!
There are loads of variations of pulled pork. Personally, I love BBQ pulled pork and thankfully that is the simplest one to make! This recipe is hands down the easiest recipe I have in repertoire. I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients
- Boneless Pork Shoulder (around 1.5lbs – because thats as much as my slow cooker can take!)
- 1 Onion – Chopped
- 50ml water (or stock if you have it)
- 1 Cup BBQ Sauce (we use bottled for ease but homemade would be amazing!)
- 1 Tbsp Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- Salt and Pepper
Method
- Place the onion in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pop the pork on top, and pour over the water. Turn the slow cooker on to low and leave it for around 8 hours. Do not lift the lid to look at the pork, this works best when it is left alone!
- 8 hours later it should be very tender. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and allow to cool slightly. Remove the hard fat (if you want to make cracking with it then stick it on the side for later!).
- Optional – At this point I like to put the meat in the oven for 10 minutes to crisp up the outside slightly. This is down to personal taste and is not necessary!
- Pull the meat into thin shreds. I like to use 2 forks to shred it but any technique goes!
- Return the meat to the slow cooker. Add the BBQ sauce, mustard, honey and soy sauce. Add salt and pepper if required. Cook for 1 more hour on low.
- Serve and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
There are so many ways you can serve pulled pork, but these are some of our favourites:
- Keep it simple, serve it as it comes with some sweet potato fries and corn on the cob.
- In a bun with some salad
- On top of a hamburger – perfect for a BBQ
- With baked potatoes and cheese
- Left overs are amazing the next day with cheese in a toastie
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Galactagogue Mom
Looks yummy! I would love to cook food in a crockpot but I am scared of lead poisoning. What’s your brand?
OddHogg
I have no concerns about lead poisoning, they wouldn’t meet regulations if they leaked lead! I have a Kenwood, it is fairly small but it is perfect for us
Not Just Phoebe
I’m not normally i fan but it sounds very tasty and I’m sure my meat loving daughter would love it! thanks for sharing #MarvMondays
Rhyming with Wine
Wow this looks delicious! I love pulled pork but I’ve never tried to make it myself. I’m adding this to my shopping list for next week and I’m bookmarking your recipe! Thanks for sharing xx #MarvMondays
OddHogg
I hope you like it! I couldn’t believe how easy it was once I tried it for myself
My Petit Canard
I LOVE pulled pork, but have never actually attempted to make and season it myself. I always buy the pre-seasons and dare I say it, pre-cooked (I think) pieces. They are good, but I bet they arent as good as this. Definitely one to bookmark 🙂 Thanks for sharing it on #MarvMondays. Emily
OddHogg
I hope you like it – it really is mega easy to make!
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