Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork serves up 32g protein and 385 calories per serving, requiring minimal active prep before the slow cooker handles the work. Batch-preps 8 servings hands-off, freeing you to focus on training while dinner cooks. Use it across multiple meals to hit your daily protein target without resorting to repetitive chicken.
Ingredients
- •Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)(1361g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Paprika, Ground(10g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •2 tsp salt ($0.10)
- •1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.04)
Instructions
- 1Combine the spices for the spice rub in a bowl.
- 2Cut the pork butt into large chunks. If the pork butt has a bone you can either remove it before cooking or wait until you are shredding the cooked meat to remove it. Keep in mind the pork will require extra cooking time if cooking with the bone in.
- 3Add the pork pieces to a large bowl and sprinkle the spice rub over top. Toss until the pork is evenly coated in spices.
- 4Dice the yellow onion and add it to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork on top of the onion, then add the roughly chopped garlic on top.
- 5Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or low for eight hours. Test the pork with a fork to make sure the meat is tender. It should shred easily with a fork. If not, cook for one hour longer. The total cooking time will depend on the size of your pork butt.
- 6Once the pork is tender, use two forks to shred the meat.
- 7If you prefer crispy edges on your pork, place some of the pork on a sheet pan and broil for a few minutes, or just until the edges are browned and crispy. Keep a close eye on the pork as it broils!
- 8Serve the pulled pork on sandwiches, tacos, bowl meals, and more!
Nutrition — Per Serving
385
calories
32g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 16g
- Saturated fat
- 7.5g
- Sodium
- 112 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
8 servings per batch · ~207g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Pulled Pork have per serving?
Each serving contains 32g of protein and 385 calories with 21g fat and 16g carbs. This delivers solid protein in a moderate calorie package with a higher fat-to-carb ratio.
How long does Slow Cooker Pulled Pork take to prep?
Quick prep time with 8 servings per batch means one cooking session gives you meals for over a week. The slow cooker requires minimal active involvement after initial prep.
Is Slow Cooker Pulled Pork good for fat loss?
At 385 calories and 32g protein per serving, this recipe fits well into fat loss phases without requiring extreme calorie restriction. The lower carb content and moderate fat keep satiety high while staying within deficit targets.
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