How to make the best slow cooker pulled pork that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, and tacos. Making pulled pork in a slow cooker or crockpot is easy, but we still have a few tips for you, so you make it best. Check the recipe notes section below for our pulled pork slow cooker. By using a pressure cooker, you can make this pulled pork in under 2 hours.
Step 1: Season the Meat Seasoning the pork is essential, especially when using a slow cooker. Once you hit start, you don’t want to lift the lid, so taking some time to think about flavors and seasoning up front is a good idea. We’re pretty heavy handed with salt and pepper in the beginning and like to rub the pork with it, getting the salt into all the nooks of the meat. We also season 15 to 20 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker. Added onions, garlic, tomato paste, and spices on top of pork. In our recipe below we call for at least 8, but you really can go beyond that.