Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Crock Pot Pulled Pork is made with Pork shoulder roast, barbecue sauce, and Italian Dressing.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 480 min
- Total
- 510 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Include the rest
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
Pork shoulder roast (bone in)
In the method: Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and garlic on all sides.
barbecue sauce (divided)
In the method: Pour 1 cup barbecue sauce, Italian Dressing, salt, and peppers over the top of the roast.
Italian Dressing
In the method: Pour 1 cup barbecue sauce, Italian Dressing, salt, and peppers over the top of the roast.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 8 lb Pork shoulder roast (bone in)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup Italian DressingIngredient note
Source: 3 cloves garlic (pressed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp pepperIngredient note
Source: 1-3 tsp red pepper flakes (OPTIONAL); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
You can add more juice or barbecue sauce as desired.
A little more help as you go
Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Prepare the sauce mixture
Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the crock pot and slow cooker. Start with this step: Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and garlic on all sides.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
What happens at the end?
You can add more juice or barbecue sauce as desired.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Additional recipe notes
The red pepper flakes in this recipe are optional. If you like a small bit of spice, you can add up to 1 tbsp, or more depending on the level of heat you like, or leave it out all together if you want it more traditional The pork can be cooked longer than 8 hours in the slow cooker if desired. This will continue to tenderize the meat. I do not recommend cooking for a shorter amount of time since this is a fattier cut of meat, it takes a longer time to break down the tissue and get it really tender Pull the pork from the bone while the meat is still hot to make this process the easiest. Using thermal food gloves can help dramatically with this process since it will be HOT!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.