This super easy 2 Ingredient Pulled Pork is perfect for a simple but savory dinner! Throw some pork and your favorite barbecue sauce in your slow cooker, then set and forget it!
In a few hours, you’ll have comforting and mouthwatering pulled pork that’s ideal for sandwiches or just to eat as it is. Dinnertime has never been tastier or easier!
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💚 About This Recipe
Yep, you read that right! You'll only need 2 easy ingredients for this easy recipe that yields delicious and savory pulled pork with a hint of tangy flavor!
Just combine juicy pork and your favorite BBQ sauce in the slow cooker and in a few hours and with little effort, you'll have delicious shredded pork to use for sandwiches, nachos, and more!
Serve your pulled pork alongside some Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits or Cornbread Casserole and you've got yourself a super easy and hearty meal!
Or whip up a batch of this ranch pea salad for a unique and delicious side dish that's perfect to serve for your family or to take to a potluck!
And if you can't get enough pork, try these Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Ribs or my Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- pork roast - pork shoulder is my preference, but other cuts like pork butt or pork loin roast will also work.
- barbecue sauce - use your favorite sauce that you buy from the store for best results, or make your own!
🔪 Instructions
- Add pork to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper if you like.
- Cover with BBQ sauce.
- Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it.
- As an optional step, take leftover liquid from the crock pot and use it to rehydrate the pork.
- Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce, then serve and enjoy.
❔ FAQs
Absolutely; as long as you cook it until it's fully done, there's no danger in putting raw meat in your slow cooker.
This could be due to overcooking or cooking at too high a temperature. I recommend cooking on low and checking at 6 hours if you have the time. To salvage pork that's a bit dry, be sure not to get rid of the excess liquid in the slow cooker and use that to bring some moisture back to the finished shredded pork.
Yes, a large amount of the flavor of this dish comes from the pork cooking in that barbecue sauce for hours. The meat will become infused with the tasty BBQ flavors, and you can add more after it's done cooking as well!
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Pork is done cooking at an internal temperature of around 145 degrees F. Use a digital thermometer or meat thermometer to check the center of the pork to ensure it's cooked all the way through.
- If you're having trouble shredding your pork, it probably needs to be cooked a bit longer. It should be tender and easy to pull apart.
- Feel free to trim extra fat from your pork before cooking.
- This is a great recipe to make ahead of time and keep in the fridge for the next day! Excellent as a game day afternoon snack or early dinner.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your pork loin, so I recommend starting with 6 hours of cooking (on low) and going from there.
📌 With only 2 simple ingredients, this easy slow cooker pulled pork recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, barbecues, picnics, cookouts, and more!
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Feel free to add more seasonings to your pork before cooking. Cayenne, chili powder or red pepper flakes are great to add a kick of heat.
- A store bought BBQ sauce is great for a convenient and easy option, but you can also make your own homemade BBQ sauce if you want to control the flavors more. Try this gluten free BBQ sauce recipe for a great-tasting gluten free option!
- Instead of a pork shoulder roast, you can use pork butt roast (sometimes called a Boston butt) or a pork tenderloin roast.
- Add some brown sugar for a bit of extra sweetness.
🥫 Storage and Reheating
Keep leftover pulled pork in an airtight container or sealed plastic bags in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze 2 ingredient pulled pork for about 3 months.
To reheat, cook in the oven at 225 degrees (the low heat prevents it from drying out). You may want to add some additional BBQ sauce or another liquid like broth to keep the meat tender and moist.
Allow frozen pulled pork to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
This easy pulled pork recipe can be made even better by serving it on buns for pork sandwiches, on top of rice, baked potatoes, pasta, mashed potatoes, and more! Or, pair it with potato salad, this Ramen Noodle Coleslaw, a Chickpea Pasta Salad, or some Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.
✔️ More Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Love
- Crock Pot Barbecue Burgers - Another BBQ classic that doesn't require firing up the grill!
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs - This unique appetizer combines sweet and savory flavors and can also be served as a main course.
- Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos - If you're looking for a hearty and filling breakfast, these tasty burritos are the perfect way to begin your morning!
- Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup - This unique recipe from Stay Snatched turns the classic flavors of burgers into a comforting soup!
Easy BBQ Pulled Pork
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2 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 18 ounces barbecue sauce (1 bottle)
Instructions
- Place the pork in the slow cooker and if desired season with salt and pepper.2-3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, salt and pepper
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork.18 ounces barbecue sauce
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once the pork is done, remove it from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
- Optional step: Take some of the liquid from the crock pot and mix into the shredded pork for flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Serving suggestions: Serve on rolls, baked potato halves, rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. It can even be used as a topping for nachos.
- Drizzle with some additional barbecue sauce when serving, if desired. And/or top with some cole slaw for extra flavor and crunch!
- You can use other cuts of pork instead of shoulder, like pork butt or loin roast.
- If your pork does not come apart easily when shredding, it needs a little more cooking time.
- Use your favorite store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce.
- If there is a lot of fat on your pork, you can trim it off before placing it in the slow cooker.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Tara says
Oooh you had me at just two ingredients. I love how easily the pulled pork comes together in the slow cooker.
Kristin King says
I agree, you really can't beat how easy this recipe is! 🙂
Gianne says
The slow cooker made it so convenient and the pork turned out incredibly tender. With just two ingredients, it was quick and hassle-free.
Kristin King says
Glad to hear it! Thanks, Gianne!
Anjali says
Omg this turned out so well, no one could tell it only had two ingredients! The bbq sauce infused the pork with great flavor and I loved that I could set and forget it in my slow cooker too. Definitely one I'll be making again soon!
Kristin King says
Yes, my family has no idea how easy this is, and they absolutely love it. Thanks, Anjali!
Carrie Robinson says
I just love super easy slow cooker recipes like this! 🙂 Going to have to make this soon.
Kristin King says
Great! Enjoy!
Sara Welch says
Enjoyed this for dinner last night and it was a savory success! Quick, easy, delicious and great for busy weeknights!
Kristin King says
This is definitely one of my favorites that I plan on during my busiest weeks!