Delicious Boston Butt Crock Pot Recipe for Effortless Pulled Pork
A tender, slow-cooked pork roast effortlessly transforms into versatile pulled pork, perfect for sandwiches or grain bowls.
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Instructions
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Place a 6 to 8 pound Boston butt pork roast into the slow cooker, trimming to fit if necessary.
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Add 1/4 cup liquid (water, beer, or apple juice) and season the pork with kosher salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
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Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours until tender.
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Remove meat, drain excess liquid, then shred the pork with two forks, discarding fat and bone.
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Return shredded pork to the slow cooker, add about 1 cup of barbecue sauce, toss to coat, and cook on low for an additional 1 to 2 hours.
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Serve the barbecued pork with extra sauce on the side.