5-Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork (Print Version)

Tender pulled pork slow-cooked with smoky paprika and barbecue sauce for juicy, flavorful servings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 3.3 pounds 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 It:

01 - Place the pork shoulder in a 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 pork is tender and easily shredded.
05 - Remove pork and shred with two forks.
06 - Return shredded pork to slow cooker, mix with sauce, and heat through for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Simple 5-ingredient preparation
  • Slow-cooked for tender and flavorful meat
02 -
  • Use gluten-free BBQ sauce to keep this dish gluten-free
  • Leftovers freeze well up to 2 months
03 -
  • For extra smoky flavor, add a small amount of liquid smoke to the sauce
  • Let the pork rest before shredding to retain juices
Go Back