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Easy slow cooker BBQ pulled pork

Easy slow cooker BBQ pulled pork brings together pork shoulder, light beer, and paprika. Start with the oven-preheating step in the recipe. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
15 min
Cook
600 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
16 listed

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AmericanBaked & roastedPorkSlow cooker
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Pork
Cuisine
American
Cooking method
Baked & roasted · Slow cooker
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Get the oven ready first

Start with the oven-preheating step in the recipe. Then use the preparation steps that follow to get the food ready for the hot oven.

2. Set out the first ingredients

Look through the first cooking step and have its ingredients ready before you begin. It is easier to give the pan your attention when you are not still looking for the next item.

3. Have the shredding step set up

Read the shredding step before you start serving. Have a suitable bowl and utensils ready, then keep the cooking, shredding and sauce steps in their written order.

Get to know the ingredients

Pork shoulder

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Mix the Rub together, then rub all over the pork.

Light beer

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Place in a slow cooker, pour over beer.

Paprika

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Mix the Rub together, then rub all over the pork.

Let’s make it

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Make room for Easy slow cooker BBQ 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

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: Use per recipe. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A little more help as you go

Match the preparation in the method

Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.

Give the simmer its place

Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. Follow the heat and texture checks in that step rather than rushing straight to the finish.

Choose the slow-cooker schedule first

Read the setting and cooking time in the full method before deciding when to start. Keep the finishing steps in view as well, so the dinner fits the day you have.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Set out the slow cooker, oven, and saucepan. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Mix the Rub together, then rub all over the pork.

Which little step is worth remembering?

Start with the oven-preheating step in the recipe. Then use the preparation steps that follow to get the food ready for the hot oven.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Keep this part of the method in view: Place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until thickened.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.

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: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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