Crockpot Pulled Pork
Fall-apart tender pulled pork with smoky BBQ sauce. Set it and forget it for 8 hours. Perfect for meal prep bowls, tacos, or sandwiches.
PROTEIN 36g
CALORIES 420
P:E RATIO 0.8
TIME 495m
YIELD 10
P:E 0.8
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt) FLAVOR
1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand) FLAVOR
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar FLAVOR
1/4 cup brown sugar FLAVOR
2 tbsp smoked paprika FLAVOR
1 tbsp garlic powder FLAVOR
1 tbsp onion powder FLAVOR
1 tsp cumin FLAVOR
1 tsp salt FLAVOR
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper FLAVOR
1 cup chicken broth 36G PROTEIN
10 burger buns or rolls FLAVOR
Coleslaw for topping (optional) FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Freeze portioned in bags for up to 3 months.
- Batching: Low and slow is the key — resist the urge to rush. 8 hours on LOW beats 5 hours on HIGH every time.
- Reheat: Microwave for 2 minutes with a splash of broth or BBQ sauce to keep it moist.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne to make a dry rub.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Pat pork shoulder dry and coat generously with the dry rub on all sides.
03
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Place pork in the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar around it.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours until pork is fork-tender and falling apart.
05
STEP 5
Remove pork and shred with two forks, discarding the bone and excess fat.
06
STEP 6
Return shredded pork to the slow cooker. Add BBQ sauce and stir to combine. Cook 15 more minutes.
07
STEP 7
Serve on buns with coleslaw, or portion into containers for the week.
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servings
- 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 10 burger buns or rolls
- Coleslaw for topping (optional)