Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
FreshJax Team
10 minutes
8 hours
Slow Cooker / Main Dish
This tender pulled pork is slow-cooked with FreshJax Hog Rub for a deep, sweet, and smoky flavor that permeates every shred. It’s the ultimate "set it and forget it" meal, perfect for piling onto brioche buns, topping street tacos, or prepping high-protein meals for the week.
Good to know: For the best results, use a pork shoulder (butt). The high fat content breaks down beautifully over 8 hours, ensuring the meat stays juicy even after reheating.
Ingredients
Main Dish
- 3–4 lb pork shoulder
- 8 tbsp FreshJax Hog Rub
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup broth or water
BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2–3 tbsp your FreshJax Hog Rub
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard (or 1 tsp dry mustard)
- 1 tbsp honey or molasses (optional for sweetness & body)
- Optional heat: hot sauce, cayenne, or crushed red pepper
Directions
Main Dish
Rub pork shoulder with Hog Rub on all sides.
Place into a slow cooker and pour broth around it.
Cook for 8 hours.
Shred pork, then mix in BBQ sauce.
Serve warm.
BBQ Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust:
Want sweeter? Add brown sugar or honey.
Want tangier? Add a splash of vinegar.
Want more spice? Add more rub.
Cool slightly before serving. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
