Slow Cooker Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Pork

Name: Slow Cooker Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Ingredients: 1-1/4 teaspoons Chipotle chili powder; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar (light or dark brown sugar); 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or plain); 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground sage; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2-1/2 pounds pork roast (shoulder or butt roast); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Chipotle Barbecue Dry Rub; Salt and pepper to taste

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by Nancy

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Just 10 minutes to prep the roast for this chipotle pulled pork recipe and the slow cooker (crockpot) does the rest.

I used to think that slow cooker (crockpot) recipes were more for the winter, but not anymore.

When it’s hot out, a slow cooker is great for making meals because it doesn’t heat up the kitchen like the oven does.

One of my favorite things to make in a slow cooker is pork roast because it’s easy and tastes so good.

In this recipe, the pork roast is coated with a homemade Chipotle chili barbecue dry rub before cooking it in the crockpot.

About the Homemade Dry Rub

The ingredients for this dry rub include chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, dry mustard powder, ground sage and spices.

The Chipotle chili powder adds a slight smoky flavor to the pork roast.

But it also adds quite a lot of heat, at least for my taste buds, so I limited the amount to just 1-1/4 teaspoons.

Feel free to add more chili powder if you like a lot of heat.

For Serving

This pulled pork is delicious served with side dishes such as vegetables, potatoes, rice and, or beans.

It also makes a wonderful sandwich and delicious filling for soft tacos or crispy tacos.

Leftovers last nicely in the freezer too.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Chipotle Barbecue Dry Rub: Chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, dry mustard powder, ground cumin, sweet (or plain) paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground sage, kosher salt, and ground black pepper

Pork: Pork roast (pork shoulder or butt roast) and olive oil

Equipment – 5-quart or larger slow cooker (crockpot)

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Chipotle Barbecue Dry Rub

In a medium size bowl, add Chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, dry mustard powder, cumin, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, ground sage, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.

Mix until evenly combined and set aside for a moment.

Prepare the Pork Roast

Set the roast on a large plate or platter and cut off any excess fat.

Olive Oil – Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the pork.

Using a pastry or basting brush, spread the olive oil evenly on the pork.

Dry Rub – Sprinkle the dry rub evenly on all sides of the meat so that the roast is completely coated.

Transfer the Pork Roast to the Crockpot

Carefully transfer the meat into the middle of the crockpot with the fat side up.

Top the roast with any excess dry rub that’s left on the plate.

Cook

Cover the pot with a lid and cook on the low setting for 6 hours.

Pulled Pork

When the roast is done cooking, carefully transfer the pork onto a large serving plate.

Using tongs and a fork, (or 2 forks), pull the pork apart in opposite directions to get long and fairly thick shreds (or thin shreds if preferred).

Ladle some of the liquid that is left in the slow cooker on top of the meat.

Do a taste test and add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

Serve warm.

This pulled pork makes a wonderful meal served as is, topped with fresh lime juice along with rice and black or pinto beans.

Shredded Pork Leftover Ideas

Leftovers make delicious…

…sandwiches…

…and…

…filling for soft or crispy tacos.

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