Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: This recipe for pork shoulder is an easy slow cooker recipe that can be made with simple ingredients and has an amazing flavor because it's cooked in Cherry Coca Cola!
Mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and brown sugar.
Then, put the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and rub all sides with the rub, trying to cover it the best you can.
Next, pour the BBQ sauce over the meat (you can use a brush if that's easier, to cover with sauce.
Then, pour the soda over the pork. Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or 5-6 hours on high.
The meat is cooked and ready to eat when the meat is tender enough to pull apart, easily, with two forks.
If desired, you can save some of the meat drippings and juices, and pour over the meat, or cook the pulled pork in the sauce till thick.
Notes
How to make pulled pork moist?Make sure the fat side is on the top while cooking in the slow cooker. This acts as a natural baster and will keep the meat delicious and moist!How to freeze pulled pork: Pulled pork can be frozen up to 3 months! We like to place any leftovers in food saver bags, and freeze that way. When we're ready to enjoy, we remove from the freezer and either thaw out in the refrigerator or place the plastic-sealed bag in a warm water bath and then reheat.