Until this summer, pulled pork was something I never made at home. I have no good excuse, really, beyond the fact that I’ve never made a pork roast in my life so it wasn’t something I thought I could try – until I learned how ridiculously easy it is. I’ve made slow cooker BBQ beef and slow cooker BBQ beer chicken so it’s not like I don’t get the general idea behind it – I don’t know what took me so long!
Now, I’ve got this recipe down pat and have made it three times – including the addition of cilantro lime coleslaw! If you love cilantro and lime – add extra and thank me later! Enjoy!
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 pork loin or shoulder blade roast (maybe one is better than the other but I grab either)
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp mustard powder (I use yellow mustard if that's all I have on hand)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce (less if you don't like a lot of heat)
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- Place the sliced onion at the bottom of your slow cooker, then place the pork roast on top.
- Mix the liquid and dry ingredients in a bowl and pour over the roast, turning once to ensure all sides are coated.
- Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours (how easy is that?)
- About 30 minutes before serving, shred the very-tender pork using two forks and keep warm until ready to serve on buns with cilantro lime coleslaw (recipe below)
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 bag packaged coleslaw
In a bowl, whisk to combine canola oil, white wine vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Add coleslaw and toss to evenly coat coleslaw with the dressing. If you can prepare this ahead of time, all the better! I also add more lime juice on the slaw before serving.
Looks amazing! Going to have to try 🙂
My dad would really enjoy this
not a big fan of pulled pork but the coleslaw sounds really good.
Looks delicious!
I would never think to mix the two, but that sounds delicious.
Going to have to try
My friends keep telling me that I need to try coleslaw on my pulled pork! I will have to give it a shot
yum this sounds delicious
I love pulled pork, but then I think everyone does, it’s especially good with coleslaw on the bun as well. I told my mother and soe tried it and now that is the only way she will eat her pulled pork buns, must have coleslaw!!
I love pulled pork. My son always makes it when we visit. Thank for sharing your recipe.
mMmM love cilantro lime this recipe is a must-try in my books!
the coleslaw sounds delish!!
This coleslaw does sound delicious
Love pulled pork! This recipe is a bit different than the one I use so I will have to give it a try! Love that it is done in the slow cooker!
Love the pork recipe – not a huge fan of cilantro so would have to adjust the coleslaw!
I have a pork shoulder roast sitting in my freezer that I now know exactly what to do with. Thank you!
OMG I love pulled pork this looks soooo yummy!!
This looks delicious!
Looks and sound just delicious!
We make pulled pork in the slow cooker too and it is always delicious! Your slaw sounds amazing!
yum, yum, yum. it has gotten to the point where I am going to have to buy my own slowcooker. each year no one gets the hint.
I love my slow cooker and cilantro so this looks like a keeper for me!
The slow cooker is the best way to cook! Ah, it’s my best friend. I make pulled pork in it a lot & it’s great, there’s enough for 2 nights & it turns out sooo tender & delicious. I’m not a fan of coleslaw, but your pork recipe looks nice & spicy with flavor.
This sounds so good! I love cilantro and lime together.
I really need to get a slow cooker
I love pulled pork, but I’ve never actually tried making it myself. The coleslaw sounds really good too!
that sounds and looks absolutely delicious. pulled pork and coleslaw is an amazing combo!
thank you for sharing. I like the cilantro and lime combo
This recipe sounds delicious i will have to give try on a weeknight!
This sounds yummy!
sounds great & looks even better
That looks and sounds amazing!
Mmmm pulled pork. Sounds and looks delicious
OMG. …I have to try this. I can almost taste it now!
The cilantro and lime combination is so good!
love pulled pork. I just did on earlier this week.
I need to try this. Somehow my meats are always dry.
Never thought of including cilantro in the slaw before. Sounds like a great idea.
This sounds delish, but I’d leave out the cilantro…cause, I hate it lol
Looks so delicious, must try!
I save both recipes as they look delicious! Thank you for sharing!