Perfectly Tempting 5-Minute Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Deliciousness

In the world of easy, crowd-pleasing recipes, Crock Pot Pulled Pork stands out as a star. This versatile dish, which originated from a neighbour's recipe shared in 2013, has been a favourite ever since.

The recipe is simple, requiring just 5 minutes of your time for preparation. The crock pot does the rest, allowing you to live your life while it cooks the pork to perfection.

To begin, select a pork shoulder with marbling for the best results. Don't forget to sear the pork shoulder in a skillet before cooking to add an extra layer of flavour. Once seared, the pork is coated with a mix of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Next, add chicken broth to the crock pot and place the coated pork inside. The slow cooking process allows the flavours to meld together, resulting in a mouth-watering dish. After hours of cooking, the pork will shred easily, just like butter, indicating it's done.

One batch of the recipe makes approximately 8 generous sandwiches, but can be stretched further for tacos or loaded nachos. If you're watching your carb intake, serving the pulled pork over salad greens or in lettuce wraps instead of buns can help cut the carbs in half.

Storing the pork with some cooking liquid in an airtight container helps keep leftovers juicy. Each generous pulled pork sandwich (about 3/4 cup meat + bun) contains approximately 350 calories, 28g protein, 12g fat, 30g carbs, and 600mg sodium.

The recipe is suitable for children, with no complaints about vegetables in the sauce. Substitutions can be made for pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, broth, and spices to cater to individual tastes.

For a fun twist, create a "build your own" pulled pork station for parties. Use Hawaiian rolls, pickled red onions, classic dill pickles, creamy mac and cheese, baked beans, and extra BBQ sauce to let guests customise their meals.

The pulled pork can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for 2 months in ziplock bags. This recipe is a game-changer, perfect for everyday meals and gatherings alike. Taste it once, and you'll be making it again and again!

Perfectly Tempting 5-Minute Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Deliciousness