Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder features tender, succulent shreds of pork infused with a smoky-sweet spice rub and finished in rich barbecue sauce. The balanced heat from chili powder and cayenne pairs with brown sugar and paprika for depth in every bite. Ideal for game days, casual dinners, or piling onto soft buns with slaw.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs 30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 22
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, white pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork roast. Wrap it tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- 3
Unwrap the pork roast and place it in the bottom of a lined slow cooker. Add water and liquid smoke. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until the pork is fork-tender, 8 to 10 hours.
- 4
Move the pork roast to a cutting board; discard the cooking liquid. Pull the pork into thin shreds using 2 forks or your fingers. Discard any fat.
- 5
Return the pork to the slow cooker; toss with 1 cup barbecue sauce. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until the pork is hot, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve with the remaining 1 cup barbecue sauce.
- Calories 538.65 kcal High 27%
- Protein 39.05 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 16.37 g 6%
- Total Fat 34.73 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 10.87 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.68 mg High 39%
- Sodium 413.89 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.61 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 11.24 g --
- Added Sugars 8.85 g Moderate 18%
- Calcium 38.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.99 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 184.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 32.17 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder is made with 14 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 8 hrs 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 538.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder?
- About 8 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 538.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder healthy?
- Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 538.65 calories and 39.05 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 413.89 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.87 g (54% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.85 g (18% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required