Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork
Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork turns a well-seasoned pork shoulder tender and juicy, with malty notes from beer and a tangy-sweet finish from barbecue sauce. It’s perfect piled onto soft buns for game days, potlucks, or casual family dinners, and keeps its moisture beautifully for leftovers. Expect rich, balanced flavor with just the right hint of smokiness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 10
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pork in the slow cooker. Season it with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour the beer into the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Lower the heat to Low and cook until the meat is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.
- 2
Take the pork out of the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard the cooking juices. Put the shredded pork back in the slow cooker and stir in the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on Medium for 1 hour.
- Calories 378.78 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 18.38 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 7.66 g 3%
- Total Fat 29.2 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 13.6 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 394.38 mg High 131%
- Sodium 213.78 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 5.98 g --
- Added Sugars 5.96 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 43.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 87.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 20.81 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crockpot Beer Braised Pulled Pork is made with 7 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 10 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Beer, Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 378.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Beer, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork?
- About 10 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 378.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork healthy?
- Crockpot Beer-Braised Pulled Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 378.78 calories and 18.38 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 213.78 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.6 g (68% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.96 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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.
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