Perfect Pulled Pork

Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
10%
Perfect Pulled Pork
370 min.
20
154kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your meal game with an irresistible dish that your friends and family will rave about? Look no further than this Perfect Pulled Pork recipe! Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, this pulled pork is the centerpiece that will take your gatherings from ordinary to extraordinary.

Imagine the savory aroma wafting through your home as the pork slowly cooks to perfection in a 6-quart slow cooker. With a delightful blend of spices including smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, each bite is a satisfying explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. Plus, it’s completely dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter meal.

Best of all, this recipe serves a generous 20 portions, making it perfect for parties, potlucks, or family dinners. Simply pull apart the tender, flavorful meat, pile it high on soft sandwich buns, and let everyone customize their creations with their favorite barbecue sauce. Each serving is not only delicious but also a guilt-free option, sitting at just 154 calories per serving.

So roll up your sleeves and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to be both simple and satisfying. Your taste buds will thank you, and so will everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons pepper black
  • teaspoon cayenne 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • pound pork butt boneless (shoulder)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 20 servings sandwich buns soft
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika smoked
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl and rub evenly over roast.
  2. Place meat in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Add water. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours or until pork is very tender.
  4. Remove pork to a large cutting board or platter and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Pull, slice or chop to serve.
  5. Serve in buns with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories154kcal
Protein57.7%
Fat39.79%
Carbs2.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.2
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
13.183913172587%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:154.49kcal
7.72%
Fat:6.57g
10.1%
Saturated Fat:2.28g
14.27%
Carbohydrates:0.93g
0.31%
Net Carbohydrates:0.75g
0.27%
Sugar:0.05g
0.05%
Cholesterol:68.04mg
22.68%
Sodium:138.17mg
6.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.42g
42.84%
Selenium:32.44µg
46.34%
Vitamin B1:0.64mg
42.63%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
30.01%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.02%
Zinc:3.84mg
25.6%
Vitamin B3:5.05mg
25.23%
Phosphorus:231.87mg
23.19%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.89%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.2%
Potassium:395.8mg
11.31%
Iron:1.52mg
8.46%
Magnesium:26.32mg
6.58%
Copper:0.12mg
6.23%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.74%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.38%
Vitamin A:118.49IU
2.37%
Calcium:19.66mg
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.39µg
1.33%
Source:Allrecipes