EASY SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK (2 INGREDIENTS)
This ridiculously easy pulled pork recipe makes the BEST pulled pork sandwiches!! Recipe calls for just 2 ingredients and takes minutes to throw together. Your family will cheer when this sweet and smoky pulled pork is served. Perfect for a busy day, potlucks, parties, game day and more. This is one meal the whole family will love. It is AWESOME!!
Original post date – August 19, 2013 WHAT YOU NEED
4 to 6 pound pork shoulder and McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub.
HOW TO MAKE
Lightly spray crock-pot with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle some of the Sweet & Smoky Rub on the bottom of the crock-pot, then place the Pork Shoulder on top. Generously coat the remainder of the pork shoulder with seasoning. My sister is heavy-handed with the seasoning and uses about 1/2 to 3/4 of the container. Be sure to coat the entire piece of pork.
Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours. Each crock-pot cooks differently, so adjust time accordingly. The pork is ready when it easily pulls apart.
When done, drain all excess liquid from the slow cooker and pull the pork into bite size pieces using two forks. Discard any pieces of unwanted fat. Place on your favorite rolls. If desired, top with your favorite BBQ sauce and/or coleslaw…ENJOY!
My sister made this meal last week on a day busy with football practices. I could not believe how easy it was to throw together. Only two ingredients to make the pork, and oh so good. My sister’s boys cheered when she told them what she was making for dinner. CHEERED! My picky four and nine-year-old nephews devoured their dinner and kept going back for more. Both the boys ate three sandwiches!
This pulled pork is so simple to make and so good, I called my husband and gave him the recipe over the phone (I’m still in Alaska). He made it the very next day for our girls and two of their friends…it was a major hit, they loved it.
My sister and I love pulled pork with Cranberry Apple Coleslaw and Dead Guy Sauce, aka, the best dang bbq sauce ever!!
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Please Note – This is NOT a sponsored post. I have no affiliation with McCormick, I just love this rub.
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Ingredients
- 4-6 lb Pork Shoulder
- McCormick Grill Mates Sweet & Smoky Rub (comes in 4.76 oz container)
- Rolls
- Coleslaw (optional) Cranberry Apple Coleslaw recipe is below.
- Favorite Barbecue Sauce (optional)
Directions
Lightly spray crock-pot with non-stick cooking spray.
Sprinkle some of the Sweet & Smoky Rub on the bottom of the crock-pot, then place the Pork Shoulder on top. Generously coat the remainder of the pork shoulder with seasoning. My sister is heavy handed with the seasoning and uses about 1/2 to 3/4 of the container. Be sure to coat the entire piece of pork.
Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours. Each crock-pot cooks differently, so adjust time accordingly. The pork is ready when it easily pulls apart.
When done, drain all excess liquid from crock-pot and pull the pork into bite size pieces using two forks. Discard any pieces of unwanted fat. Place on your favorite rolls. If desired, top with your favorite BBQ sauce and/or coleslaw…ENJOY!
CRANBERRY APPLE COLESLAW RECIPE
- 8 cups shredded cabbage (we like to use a bagged shredded cabbage blend with carrots)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 large apple chopped (or 2 medium size apples – granny smith or your favorite apple)
- 1 cup Marzetti® Original Slaw Dressing (or make your own, see link to copycat Marzetti Slaw Dressing recipe below)
- Try using half shredded cabbage and half broccoli slaw – it’s wonderful.
- If you don’t have cranberries on hand, substitute with dried cherries or raisins.
Tips
- I highly recommend using Marzetti® Original Slaw Dressing or making your own copycat version. The sweet and tangy dressing goes perfectly with the ingredients. Head here, Almost Marzetti’s Slaw Dressing, for a great copycat recipe made with light mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar and yellow mustard.
- Adjust amount of slaw dressing, apple and cranberries to suit taste.
Thank you so much for visiting!
Cheers!
Dee
Can I use a pork loin?
Mary Neumann
Yes you can Dee, you may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pork loin.
Ann
Looking forward,to many more great recipes
Jan
After searching for the McCormick’s Grill Mates, I just found this rub at Walmart in a 5.37 oz. shaker bottle (it looks more like a regular spice bottle). It says “New Look, same great FLAVOR” on the label. I hope this helps anyone else who is having trouble finding it.
I have it in the slow cooker right now for to ight’s dinner!
Anonymous
I make a similar pulled pork and put the rub on overnight and then add some liquid smoke before cooking as well which brings out a nice flavor. This has become a favorite at the annual block party too!
Judy
Patty, I got my pork loin roast at Harris Teeter (if you have one around).. Had a buy one get one free! Put them in the freezer for unexpected times. Well, 2 months later, we had a death of a close friend. I threw one in the crockpot and also scrubbed and added small red potatoes/carrots. Added the sweet/smokey. That evening I pulled it apart and then added the sauce with the potatoes/carrots to the bowl. The family was so sweet and grateful. They were really grateful for it not being some more fried chicken.!!! LOL I tasted it before it left my home and it was really delicious. My hubby had a fit when he didn't get part of it, so guess what is in the crockpot tonight? LOL And I can't wait to dig in either. Just glad I had 2 of them!
Patty
Does anyone know if Walmart usually carries this? I looked on Walmart.com & it said out of stock. I have a feeling that they don't carry it anymore.
Anonymous
Is there a chicken option? I love this idea….want to have variety!
Teresa
Mary Neumann
Here you go: https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/easy-slow-cooker-sweet-smoky-pulled-chicken-sandwiches/
CK Bed Bug Blog - Ohio
This recipe was pretty good. But just using the Sweet and Spicy rub, it was definitely to hot, you didn't taste any of the sweet, I definitely ended up adding about 1/2 of barbecue sauce to it. Was good then.
Anonymous
We put a drained can of pineapple in the Cole slaw 🙂
And sweet Hawaiian rolls
Hawaiian style pork sandwiches
Anonymous
This is going in the crockpot today! 😃
Anonymous
THAT sounds Delicious I will have to try IT thank you and I Hope you have a Great Day:)
MLG Foxy 87
Where do you buy the rub?
Anonymous
I got mine at Walmart.
Anonymous
I made this yesterday. Soooooo good! The cranberries and apples made it extra special. I also used Splenda, as several of the comments said they did. Delicious!
MsCat2U
Take 1 package (14 to 16 oz) beef smoked sausage rings, cut into 1/2-inch slices. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook sausage slices until heated through and crisp around edges. Assemble you sandwich ! pulled pork, sausage, cole slaw. and pickles. Now you have a double meat dudewich.
Anonymous
Do you add any liquid at all to the crock?
marysweetlittlebluebird
No – none. The pork has a lot and it cooks perfectly!
Anonymous
Gosh, that looks so good! Will have to keep my eyes open for the spice rub on my next shopping trip. My family loves pulled piggy sammies! TFS.
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm
I love a good crockpot recipe and I also love pulled pork! Now to get some of that seasoning and I'm trying this! Love putting the coleslaw right on my sandwich too!
Heather @ The Beating Hearth
Mary you have to know I am going to make this. Sounds so good!!!! I love the ingredients also…two!
LittleMyoo
You're in Alaska? Tell my sister hello…she lives there. 🙂
I love me a good pulled-pork sammie…
-andi
Mykell
Sounds amazingly, and simply, yummy! Thanks to your sister for a great recipe and thanks to you, Mary, for sharing it with all of us!! This will certainly be added to our upcoming menu list.
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion
Oh yum Mary, I love pork!