Whether you need to go hands-free or want low-and-slow tenderness, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork delivers deep, developed flavor every time. This family favorite is easy, convenient, and versatile. Start up your crockpot in the morning for perfect pulled pork sandwiches by dinnertime. It's the best, easiest way to get tender and juicy pulled pork with minimal effort!
Remove the pork from its elastic mesh and pat very dry. Truss with cotton kitchen twine. See Note 1.
Heat the olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Place the pork into the hot oil and sear for 5 minutes, or until a deep golden brown crust forms. Turn the pork using tongs and sear on the other side.
Transfer the seared pork to a crockpot and add the chicken broth. Discard the cooking oil.
Mix the dry rub ingredients - paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, brown sugar (if using), cumin (if using), and chili powder (if using) - in a small bowl until well combined. Sprinkle the dry rub all over the pork, gently pressing to adhere.
Seal the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours (see Note 2), or until the meat easily pulls using the tines of a fork. You should meet no resistance when pulling with the fork - if it's even slightly difficult to pull, cook another hour.
Remove the pork from the crockpot and place on a cutting board on into a large, shallow bowl. Remove the twine, then shred the meat using two forks. Discard any large fat deposits that have not fully rendered.
Return the pulled pork to the crockpot and toss with the pan juices.
Serve on buns with BBQ sauce and coleslaw, or any other way that you enjoy pulled pork!
Notes
Note 1. Technically, it is safe to cook pulled pork with the elastic mesh on. However, it does prevent the dry rub from fully adhering. We recommend removing the mesh and trussing with kitchen twine.
Note 2. Pulled pork can be cooked in the slow cooker on high for 6-7 hours, but for best results we recommend cooking on low for 8-10.