For an even richer flavor, sear the pork shoulder on all sides in a hot skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. Experiment with different BBQ sauces to find your perfect flavor profile. A smoky or tangy sauce works particularly well. If you don't have coffee on hand, you can substitute with beef broth or apple cider vinegar for a different flavor dimension. Leftover pulled pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Anyone Can Make BBQ Pulled Pork
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME8 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME8 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS27
Transform a humble pork shoulder into a flavor-packed BBQ masterpiece with this easy slow-cooker recipe. Succulent, smoky, and utterly irresistible, it's perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate38 g
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Cholesterol75 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein23 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium750 mg
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Sugar11 g
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Prepare the Pork: Cut several slits into the fatty side of the pork shoulder. Insert garlic slices into slits. Transfer pork to a slow cooker, fat side up.
02
Step
5 mins
Combine the Sauce: Mix coffee, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in a bowl; pour over pork.
03
Step
8 hrs
Slow Cook: Cook pork on Low until very tender, about 8 hours. Carefully remove pork from slow cooker to a large plate; discard excess fat. Shred pork with 2 forks or by hand.
04
Step
10 mins
Combine and Season: Reserve about 1/2 cup juices from the slow cooker; discard remaining liquid. Return shredded pork and juices to slow cooker and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add barbeque sauce and stir.
05
Step
30 mins
Heat and Serve: Heat pork on Low until sauce is hot, about 30 minutes more. Pile pork over toasted buns to serve.
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Evan Ortiz
Jun 21, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to follow and the pulled pork is always a hit at parties.
Alejandrin Medhurst
May 26, 2025The coffee adds such a unique depth of flavor. I never would have thought to use it!
Sylvan Jacobson
May 14, 2025My slow cooker runs a little hot, so I only cooked it for 7 hours. It was perfect!
Alexzander Wilkinson
Apr 25, 2025The family devoured this! Definitely going into the regular rotation.
Daisha Rohan
Apr 18, 2025I added a touch of brown sugar to the sauce for extra sweetness. Delicious!
Mariah Emmerich
Feb 23, 2025I didn't have liquid smoke, so I used smoked paprika instead. Worked like a charm!