Smoky Southern-Style Pulled Pork
Smoky Southern-Style Pulled Pork brings tender, juicy shreds of pork with a gentle heat from Cajun seasoning and a deep woodsmoke character. The meat is rich and savory with sweet onion notes, perfect for piling onto buns, nestling into tacos, or serving alongside classic cookout sides. Ideal for weekend gatherings, game days, or any time you crave slow-cooked comfort.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Cut the pork roast into large chunks.
- 2
Season the pork generously with the Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the pork and brown it on all sides.
- 5
Remove the pork from the skillet and transfer it to a slow cooker.
- 6
Add the onion and the garlic to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until tender.
- 7
Stir in the water, scraping the bottom to include all the browned pork bits, then pour the entire mixture into the slow cooker with the pork.
- 8
Stir in the liquid smoke flavoring.
- 9
Cover and cook on High for 6 hours, or until the meat is falling apart when pierced with a fork.
- 10
Remove the pieces of pork from the slow cooker and shred.
- 11
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker to keep warm while serving.
- Calories 292.27 kcal Moderate
- Protein 32.71 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.04 g High
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High
- Cholesterol 106.52 mg High
- Sodium 182.55 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.37 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.8 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 6.62 g Moderate
- Calcium 28.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source
- Potassium 588.7 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Smoky Southern Style Pulled Pork is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 292.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Southern-Style Pulled Pork?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Smoky Southern-Style Pulled Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Garlic, Liquid Smoke. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Smoky Southern-Style Pulled Pork?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Southern-Style Pulled Pork?
- About 6 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Southern-Style Pulled Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 11 steps.
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