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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork — Low for 8-10 hours

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Setting: Low

Cook Time: 8-10 hours

Overview

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: cook on Low for 8-10 hours. High: 4-5 hours. Pork shoulder. Shreds when done. Add BBQ sauce after shredding.

Key Details

  • Setting: Low
  • Cook Time: 8-10 hours
  • High: 4-5 hours
  • Internal Temp Target: 205°F
  • Pork shoulder. Shreds when done. Add BBQ sauce after shredding.

Why This Matters

  • Slow cookers provide hands-off cooking for busy days
  • Low and slow tenderizes tough cuts of meat
  • Flavors develop and meld over long cooking times
  • Energy efficient — uses less power than an oven

How To

  1. 1Add ingredients to slow cooker
  2. 2Set to Low for 8-10 hours
  3. 3Don't lift the lid — each peek adds 15-20 min
  4. 4Pork shoulder. Shreds when done. Add BBQ sauce after shredding.
  5. 5Check internal temperature: 205°F when done

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Frequently Asked Questions

Low for 8-10 hours. High: 4-5 hours. Pork shoulder. Shreds when done. Add BBQ sauce after shredding.