This Slow Cooker Beer Pulled Pork is everything you want from a low-and-slow meal — juicy, deeply flavored, and perfect for piling onto buns, nachos, tacos, or eating straight from the fork.

The beer adds richness and depth, turning a budget cut of pork into something you’ll want on permanent rotation. Minimal prep. Big payoff.

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb pork shoulder (aka pork butt), boneless or bone-in
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 12 oz beer (amber ale, brown ale, or lager — avoid IPAs)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for serving)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)

Instructions

Step 1 (Optional): Sear the Pork

• Pat pork dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
• Transfer to slow cooker.

Shortcut: Skip the sear and go straight to the Crock Pot if you’re in a hurry — it’ll still be delicious.

Step 2: Build the Flavor Base

• Add sliced onion and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place pork on top.
• In a bowl, mix beer, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, and all spices.
• Pour over the pork.

Step 3: Slow Cook It

Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours, until the pork shreds easily with a fork.

Step 4: Shred & Finish

Remove the pork, shred with two forks, and discard any large fat pieces.

Skim fat from the cooking liquid if desired, then return shredded pork to the juices to soak up all that flavor.

Optional: Stir in more BBQ sauce to taste before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Pile It On:
  • Soft brioche or pretzel buns
  • Nachos with melty cheese
  • Tacos with slaw and pickled onions
  • Baked potatoes or mac & cheese
• Top With:
  • Coleslaw
  • Dill pickles
  • Jalapeños
  • Fried onions or crispy shallots

Beer Pairing

• In the pot:
  • Amber ale or brown ale (rich and smooth)
  • Vienna lager or bock for sweet malt depth
• In your glass:
  • The same beer you used to cook
  • Pale ale for contrast
  • Stout if you want to lean into smoky-sweet richness

Final Thoughts

Slow Cooker Beer Pulled Pork is everything we love about slow cooking: effortless, big on flavor, and perfect for leftovers.

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week, feeding a party, or just craving something rich and savory, this recipe delivers — every time.

Cheers to pork, beer, and meals that cook themselves! 🍺🐖🔥

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