Easy Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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If you're looking for an easy slow-cooker pulled pork recipe, the search is over. With only 10 minutes of hands-on time, this process is perfect for a busy, weeknight meal. Simply throw a boneless pork shoulder roast and some sweet onions with a bit of Southern seasoning in a slow-cooker, and come home to a ready-to-eat meal. You'll have a bit of BBQ pulled pork to snack on all week—no stress needed. Of course, if you're looking for ways to use pulled pork, we've got you covered. Check out some ideas here. Our personal favorite? Adorn a baked sweet potato with this easy pulled pork slow-cooker recipe, and enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Hands On Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices

  • 1 (5- to 6-lb.) boneless pork shoulder roast

  • 2 tablespoons seasoning blend, such as WayneO's Southern Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 can (10 1/2-oz.) condensed chicken broth

Directions

  1. Place onions in a lightly greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Rub roast with seasoning blend and salt; place roast on onions. Pour broth over roast. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until meat shreds easily with a fork.

  2. Transfer roast to a cutting board or serving platter; shred with 2 forks, removing any large pieces of fat. Remove onions with a slotted spoon, and serve with pork.

  3. Note: Serve on a baked sweet potato for a delicious meal.

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