This easy, 4-ingredient slow cooker pulled pork recipe is simple to make and family-friendly. I love making this Kalua-style pulled pork as a head-start ingredient to help make healthy meals during a busy week. There are so many ways to enjoy this pork recipe through out the week.
The only ingredients you need to make this pulled pork are pork butt, coarse salt, garlic, and liquid smoke (or smoked paprika).
Some of my favorite ways to enjoy slow cooker pulled pork is on top of a roasted sweet potato, wrapped in lettuce cups or used as the base in a burrito bowl. And that's just the beginning. This easy pork recipe is so versatile. I can't wait to hear how you use yours.
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SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK RECIPE
3-4 pounds boneless pork butt
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tbsp coarse sea salt, (I used Hawaiian red sea salt)*
INSTRUCTIONS
Place pork on a plastic cutting board and use a sharp knife to trim and visible excess fat off of the roast. I try to cut off as much as possible.
Using a small pairing knife, make 5-6 small slits around the outside of the pork and tuck once piece of garlic in each slit.
Season the outside of the meat with sea salt. Be sure to season the top, bottom, and both sides.
Place the pork butt into your slow cooker and pour the liquid smoke over the top and set heat to low and cook for 12-16 hours. I like to set this up before bed so the pork is cooking overnight.
When the pork is done, there will be a lot of liquid in the pot. You can save a little to drizzle over the top, but be sure to discard the rest otherwise the meat will be too salty.
Remove pork from slow cooker and shred apart. Be careful not to place back into the juice from the slow cooker, because it may make your pork too salty.
Place pork back into the slow cooker (or in serving dish) and enjoy!
NOTES
I learned from NomNom Paleo that some of the newer slow cookers may cook faster, finishing the meat in 9-12 hours. I cooked mine for the entire 16 hours using this slow cooker.
NUTRITION
Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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So many of you have been requesting easy 5-10 minute meal ideas! So I wanted to share an idea for a head-start ingredient that you can then use lots of different ways throughout the week. I hope you enjoy this one. It is a family-favorite in our house. xo-Dani
Can a person use beef and if so what cuts of beef would you suggest?
@Vannessa R180-72 I would imagine you would use brisket?
I like this channel, but I’m a little confused at why clean and pork is in the same video.
My focus is on foods that are NOT highly processed, factory-made non-food, foods. I want to help people learn how to get back to enjoying real, whole foods. For many people this includes meat. I hope that helps a bit!
@Clean & Delicious Thank you. I’m not opposed to meat, just didn’t think pork is not all that healthy. That’s all I meant.
@D P 100% get it! I so encourage people to buy high quality meats – and try to avoid anything factory-farmed.
Love your videos! Am a new subscriber.
Are you able to share other slow cooker recipes and ALSO recipes on the Insta Pot- please.
Welcome and thank you 🙂 . I would love t share my slow cooker recipes but am not a fan of the insta pot 🙁 I just never seem to want to use it!
@Brinda Banerjea lol!! I want to like it, I just don’t.
Love this, would appreciate more meal prep videos/recipes!
Thank you!!
LOVED THIS! I am going to make this tomorrow! Really like the sweet potato & butter lettuce ideas! I will want to try both of them out. 😉 *SHARED*
Thank you Terri! So glad you enjoyed it and Thank you for sharing!!
Can your Clean and Delicious be cast to television?
hmmm, not sure I understand the question.
Hi Dani, thanx for another amazing meal idea – going to try this! I can’t get my hands on liquid smoke, so I’m thinking paprika? What do you think, my friend? Lots of love xoxox
I love this recipe with smoked paprika… i’ve done it both ways! 100% go for it!!
@Clean & Delicious thanx, would love the liquid smoke though – one day 🙂
Thanks for a wonderful way of cooking poke. Is there a subsitute for the smoked liquid?
yes! Smoked paprika…. pat a couple tablespoons on the outside of the pork along with the salt.
Definitely added to the list!
Fantastic! Enjoy it Faith.
I love that you shared a slow cooker recipe! This looks so good. I just got a new Crock-Pot for Christmas that I will try this recipe out in.
Yay! This can be the perfect recipe for your new crock pot! Which one did you get?
@Clean & Delicious I got the Crock-Pot brand version with Thermoshield because it is programmable and has a snap on lid that I can bring my clean and deliciousness to parties. 🙂 I would recommend it to anyone!
I love these recipes! Thank you Dani!
It’s my pleasure. So glad you like them.
Lol your bloopers. I love pulled pork and it is so easy to make. It’s an awesome tip to cut slits in the meat and stuff with the garlic. Super delicious. Going to try some of these meals out.
LOL, Thanks!! I hope you enjoy the recipes.
Love this recipes ideas!
Thank you so much.
Thanks Bertha!! Enjoy 🙂
This looks delicious!
Love your videos. I discovered your channel recently and I can’t stop watching. You’ve reignited my passion for cooking healthy for my family. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. I love Nom Nom paleo recipes also. Will definitely try.
Every video you post is FANTASTIC! You do this so well!
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I look forward to watching the bloopers at the end. LOL!!!
I can’t wait to try the different recipes using pork! Thank you so much, Dani!