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    Home » Recent Posts » Dinner

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork + 3 Ways to Use it

    Published: Jul 28, 2020 · Updated: Mar 16, 2021 by Katy McAvoy

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    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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    Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Cook up one batch of meat to set yourself up for three great meals! This slow cooker pulled pork will have you putting BBQ pork sandwiches, pork tacos, and pork gnocchi all on the menu. It's a great recipe for your weekend meal prep.

    Ingredients for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork 

    4 pounds country style pork ribs
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon pepper

    Ball up 4 large pieces of tin foil and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. 

    Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Massage spice rub into pork ribs.

    Set pork ribs on the foil balls inside the slow cooker. 

    Pork in the slow cooker

    Cook on low for 6-7 hours. 

    Remove ribs from the slow cooker and place on a large cutting board. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Remove any bones or cartilage from ribs. 

    Pork when it's done cooking

    Using a knife, cut up the ribs into pieces. The meat will break apart as you chop. Continue to chop until the pork is in small, shredded pieces.

    Slow cooked pork, shredded up

    Use your slow cooker pulled pork immediately, or place it in zip top freezer bags and freeze for later use.

    3 Ways to Use Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Pork Gnocchi

    Pan fry frozen gnocchi in 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until browned. Add roasted tomato sauce*, 1 cup of (thawed) frozen peas, and 1 cup cooked meat. Cook for 5-10 minutes until everything is heated through. If sauce thickens too much for your liking, stir in water - 1 tablespoon at a time - until desired consistency is reached. 

    *1 jar of store-bought vodka sauce works great here, too. 

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Gnocchi

    BBQ Pork Sandwiches 

    Combine 2-3 cups of cooked meat with your favorite BBQ sauce. Heat and serve on buns with cheddar cheese, cole slaw or plain! 

    Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Pulled Pork Tacos 

    Combine 1 ½ - 2 cups of cooked meat with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 2-3 tablespoon water in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until meat is heated through and spices are mixed in. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings. 

    Pulled Pork Tacos

    Cocktail Pairing

    Citrus Margaritas

    Add a citrus margarita to your slow cooker pulled pork tacos for a super tasty Taco Tuesday!

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    Cook up one batch of meat to set yourself up for three great meals! This slow cooker pulled pork will have you putting BBQ pork sandwiches, pork tacos, and pork gnocchi all on the menu. 

     

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 6 hours
    • Total Time: 6 hours, 5 minutes
    • Yield: 6 cups 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Slow Cooker
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 4 pounds country style pork ribs
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper

    Instructions

    Ball up 4 large pieces of tin foil and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. 

    Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Massage spice rub into pork ribs.

    Set pork ribs on the foil balls inside the slow cooker. 

    Cook on low for 6-7 hours. 

    Remove ribs from the slow cooker and place on a large cutting board. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Remove any bones or cartilage from ribs. 

    Using a knife, cut up the ribs into pieces. The meat will break apart as you chop. Continue to chop until the pork is in small, shredded pieces.

    Use your slow cooker pulled pork immediately, or place it in zip top freezer bags and freeze for later use.

    Keywords: pulled pork, tacos, sandwiches, bbq, slow cooker, crock pot, dinner, pork roast

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Hi! I’m Katy. I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that a couple hours of meal prep pays off for daaaaays. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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