Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork
If you're after a no-stress, high-reward meal, this 3 Ingredient BBQ Pulled Pork should be on your shortlist. It’s proof that with a good cut of meat and a little patience, you don’t need a long ingredient list to make something downright delicious.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pork shoulder or Boston butt roast about 3–4 lbs
- 1 can Dr. Pepper or cola/root beer
- 2 cups barbecue sauce divided
Instructions
- Place pork roast in the slow cooker.
- Pour soda and 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours.
- Remove pork, let rest, then shred with forks.
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup of BBQ sauce and a few spoonfuls of cooking liquid as needed.
- Serve warm on rolls, in tacos, or however you like!
Notes
Serving Ideas & Leftovers
This pulled pork is super versatile. Here are a few favorite ways to enjoy it: On toasted brioche buns with pickles and slaw Stuffed into baked potatoes with cheese and green onions Rolled into tortillas for quick BBQ pork tacos Tossed into mac and cheese Layered on nachos with melted cheese and jalapeños Storage: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or slow cooker. It also freezes great—just portion into bags or containers for up to 3 months.
This pulled pork is super versatile. Here are a few favorite ways to enjoy it: On toasted brioche buns with pickles and slaw Stuffed into baked potatoes with cheese and green onions Rolled into tortillas for quick BBQ pork tacos Tossed into mac and cheese Layered on nachos with melted cheese and jalapeños Storage: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or slow cooker. It also freezes great—just portion into bags or containers for up to 3 months.