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Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork for Tacos & Burritos

A true set-and-forget classic. This tender, slow-cooked barbecue pulled pork is practically effortless. Serve it up fresh for tacos, or roll the leftovers into burritos and toss them in the air fryer for a crispy freezer-friendly meal. Explore more effortless meals in our weekly favorites collection!

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
4–8 Hours
Yield
8–10 Servings
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Why This Recipe Works Adaptively

✂️ Pre-Trimmed Meat: Ask the butcher at the grocery store to trim the pork shoulder for you to avoid heavy knife work.
🗑️ Slow Cooker Liners: Use a disposable slow cooker liner to make cleanup practically zero-effort. No heavy scrubbing required.
🐻 Bear Claws / Meat Shredders: Use ergonomic meat shredder claws to easily pull the pork apart right in the pot, requiring far less hand strength than two forks.
🥫 Jarred & Pre-Chopped: Buy pre-chopped onions and minced garlic in a jar to eliminate all chopping and dicing.

Ingredients

  • 4–5 lbs Boneless pork shoulder or butt
    🛒 Store Shortcut: Ask the butcher to pre-trim the fat
  • 1 bottle (18 oz) Barbecue sauce
    🛒 Store Shortcut: Easy-open cap
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
    🛒 Store Shortcut: Carton with a twist-off cap
  • 1 cup Pre-chopped onions
    🛒 Store Shortcut: Find these in the produce section
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic
    🛒 Store Shortcut: Buy pre-minced in a jar
  • For Serving: Tortillas, shredded cheese, and refried beans

Helpful Equipment

• Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot)
• Disposable slow cooker liners
• Ergonomic meat shredding claws
• Air fryer (for reheating leftover burritos)

How to Prepare & Freeze

  1. Prep the Slow Cooker
    Line your slow cooker with a disposable liner to guarantee an easy cleanup. Place your pre-trimmed pork shoulder directly into the pot.
  2. Add Flavor & Liquid
    Pour the chicken broth, pre-chopped onions, jarred minced garlic, and the entire bottle of barbecue sauce over the pork. You do not need to stir.
    ♿ Adaptive Tip: Keep the slow cooker insert on the counter at a comfortable height while adding ingredients to minimize reaching.
  3. Cook Low & Slow
    Place the lid on securely. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. The pork is done when it is incredibly tender and falls apart easily with a gentle press.
  4. Shred the Pork
    Keep the meat right in the slow cooker to contain the mess. Use ergonomic meat shredding claws (or two forks) to pull the pork apart, mixing it thoroughly with the warm, savory barbecue juices in the pot.
  5. Serve & Freeze Leftovers
    Serve immediately scooped into tortillas for pulled pork tacos. For leftovers, layer refried beans, cheese, and pork into tortillas, roll them tightly, and crisp them in the air fryer at 360°F for 10-12 minutes.
    ♿ Freezer Tip: Place extra rolled burritos into ziplock freezer bags. Press the air out flat against the counter, seal, and freeze for effortless heat-and-eat meals later.

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