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Easy Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipes with Homemade Coleslaw

I’ll be honest, when I first tossed pork into my crock pot, I didn’t expect it to turn into this kind of magic. But here’s the thing, slow cooking transforms even the most modest pork cut into tender, flavorful pulled pork that practically melts when you look at it. It’s one of those easy pulled pork crock pot recipes you’ll keep coming back to—because who doesn’t love a dinner that almost cooks itself? The beauty here is in the balance. The rich, savory pork is perfectly complemented by a bright, crunchy homemade coleslaw. It’s a marriage of flavors that makes each bite just right. I know some folks swear by using Dr Pepper in pulled pork crock pot recipes dr pepper, and let me tell you, that little trick gives the pork a subtle sweetness that’s tough to beat. It’s not fussy, it’s not complicated—it’s comfort food done right. Whether you’ve been browsing Pork Crock Pot Recipes for years or you’re just now dipping your toes into pulled pork crock pot recipes slow cooker style, this one’s got your name written all over it. It works for pork loin crock pot recipes, porkloin crockpot recipes, and even pork steak recipes crock pot if that’s what you’ve got on hand. So grab your slow cooker, trust the process, and let’s make dinner feel like less of a chore and more of a treat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pork Crock Pot Recipes, pork loin crock pot recipes, pork steak recipes crock pot, porkloin crockpot recipes, pulled pork crock pot recipes dr pepper, pulled pork crock pot recipes slow cooker
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 can Dr Pepper (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium cabbage, shredded
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Buns for serving

Instructions

  1. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork.
  2. Place the pork into the crock pot. Pour in barbecue sauce, Dr Pepper, and chicken broth.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  4. Shred the pork using two forks, then mix it back into the juices in the crock pot.
  5. For the coleslaw, combine cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until everything is coated.
  6. Serve the pulled pork on buns topped with homemade coleslaw.