You know you love having BBQ for dinner and pulled pork is always a fabulous option, so we have gathered a collection of the 21 best pulled pork recipes for your summer barbeque dinner!
We have found pulled pork recipes that are quick and easy with pressure cookers and air fryers, options that are low and slow with smokers and grills, and everything in between, so you can dry rub and sauce your way to a fabulous pulled pork dinner any night of the week. Let's dig into this WHOLE LOTTA YUM collection!
Whether you've never made pulled pork before today or if you've tried dozens of pulled pork recipes in the past you know that a pulled pork dinner is a great choice! We love serving up a delicious pulled pork entree for big gatherings and BBQs, but also for quiet evenings at home, and any time in between.
And we almost always use our homemade pork dry rub recipe, a delicious dry rub made with cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika, and more, to get that authentic BBQ rub right into the meat during cooking.
For side to showcase your best pulled pork recipes, we have to mention our delicious healthy coleslaw recipe, since many of us love to add a bit of coleslaw alongside or on top of our pulled pork sandwiches. If you are looking for some variety, be sure to check out our collection of 32 pulled pork side dishes and the 21 best leftover pulled pork recipes.
1
Kalua Pork (Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork)
If you've ever been to a luau in Hawaii then you've most likely tasted Hawaiian pulled pork, also known as kalua pork. This easy kalua pork slow cooker recipe doesn't have you cooking a roast pig in a spit, but gives you that homecooked version of the BEST luau pork.What's even better? The slow cooker kalua pork is also gluten free, low carb, keto friendly, and paleo pulled pork too!
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2
Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Our easy pulled pork lettuce wraps are mouthwatering and full of tender pulled pork. Low carb and packed with flavor our pulled pork is served on butter lettuce and topped with a keto-friendly BBQ sauce and coleslaw.
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3
Easy Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
The Instant Pot pulled pork recipe makes perfectly juicy and tender BBQ pulled pork in a fraction of the time as grilling or slow roasting. Our version has you coat the ribs in a savory pork rub, which you then sear to lock in moisture and flavor, and then pressure cook for just 1 hour!
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4
Pulled Pork Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Learn how to make pulled pork sliders with crockpot BBQ pulled pork. We also add a variation for Hawaiian (kahlua) pulled pork too.
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Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe - An Easy Oven Pulled Pork Recipe
If you are looking for fall-off-the-bone tender pulled pork, then stop right here because we found it! Starting with a bone-in pork shoulder, this oven-baked pork recipe first starts with an overnight brine before it gets coated with a delicious dry rub made with both spicy and sweet elements. From there a low and slow cook in a 200-degree oven helps your pork achieve that fall off the bone tender texture that you are looking for. With an estimated time of 24-hours+ (including the brine), this pulled pork recipe is one that you are going to want to be sure to try - just make sure you plan ahead!
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Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork Recipe - Butter with a Side of Bread
A delicious slow cooker recipe, BBQ pulled pork in the crockpot is the simplest way to make a set and forget dinner with just a few minutes of morning prep work followed by an 8-10 hour slow cook. Your morning effort will be rewarded, when you prep your crock pot with a seasoned pork shoulder, onion, bell pepper, and BBQ sauce, and allow the slow cooker to turn your prep and patience in a delicious pulled pork recipe that is ready to be served either as a sandwich or with some rice. A simple yet flavorful recipe, you can make this BBQ pulled pork in the crock pot recipe anytime you are craving delicious BBQ.
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7
How To Cook Air Fryer Pulled Pork - Fast Food Bistro
When you know how to make air fryer pulled pork, you can have a delicious shredded pork dinner ready in just about 2 hours!This pulled pork recipe begins with your choice of boneless pork shoulder or loin, seasons the pork with a delicious dry rub, and cooks the pork in a cake pan inside the air fryer for 90 minutes. Rest for a few minutes before shredding and serving!With a quick cook time, this air fryer pulled pork recipe is ideal when you just need a little bit of BBQ and you need it quickly!
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8
Smoked Pulled Pork--Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt
Low heat and a slow smoke help bring out all the flavor in your pork shoulder or pork butt!Slathered in mustard then seasoned with paprika, chipotle, onion, garlic, brown sugar, and a few other items, smoker pulled pork is ideal when you have 12+ hours to allow your pork roast the time it needs to come up to temperature. Your patience, however, will be rewarded, with crispy, tender, and delicious pulled pork that is ready for your plate or slider roll.
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9
Grilled Pork Butt
This grilled pork butt recipe is a super simple pulled pork dinner that calls for just 3 ingredients and is ready after just 4 hours on the grill!Start your grilled pork butt by rubbing it down with seasoning and refrigerate for 2+ hours. Grill with pork broth until your pork is falling off the bone and serve with your favorite pulled pork side dishes.
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10
Apple Cider Brined Smoked Pulled Pork
Start your apple cider brined smoked pulled pork with an overnight brine in seasoned apple cider vinegar. From there, season with a dry rub and grill for 5-6 hours until the internal temperature is 195F.Allow the grilled pulled pork to rest for at least 20 minutes before you begin shredding this roast to serve at your summer BBQ.
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11
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
These 4 ingredients slow cooker root beer pulled pork sandwiches are the perfect choice for pulled pork sandwiches. Start your sliders off by placing your pork in a slow cooker and adding a can of root beer. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender. Shred and drizzle with BBQ sauce before you place the BBQ pulled pork on a roll and top with coleslaw for a super simple pulled pork sandwich.
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12
Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
Made with Dr. Pepper, this pulled pork recipe is a tender and juicy slow cooker dinner option that is ready in just 6 hours. Slow cooked in Dr. Pepper, seasoned with garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke, and cooked to perfection with onion, honey, and brown sugar, this Dr. Pepper pulled pork recipe is perfect for gatherings, BBQs, and weekends where you just want dinner to be simple yet flavorful.
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13
Slow Cooker Pineapple Pulled Pork Tacos
Slow cooker pineapple pulled pork is the perfect recipe for tacos or sliders that are little less BBQ than traditional recipes, but still full of those sweet and savory elements pulled pork is known for. Made with canned pineapple, apricot preserves, soy sauce, this pulled pork recipe calls for using pork tenderloin and your slow cooker to keep everything juicy. Cook until fork-tender and serve with your favorite sides inside a corn tortilla.
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14
Hoisin Marinated Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - Kikkoman Home Cooks
A delicious pulled pork recipe that utilized pork loin to make a hoisin marinated roast. Hoisin sauce, rice vinegar and pineapple juice all combine to make a marinade for the pork loin prior to cooking, then follow with a 6-hour cook in a crockpot. Shred and serve your slow cooker pulled pork on rolls or with rice.
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15
BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Pork
Ready in just 45-minutes, this vegan BBQ jackfruit pulled "pork" recipe is the perfect thing to reach for when your guests prefer to avoid animal products. Made with jackfruit, onion, BBQ sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce, this whole meal is completed using just your stovetop and needs less than an hour to complete.Serve your vegan pulled "pork" with a vegan coleslaw on rolls and enjoy!
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16
Instant Pot/Crockpot "Smoked" Pulled Pork
With soy sauce and liquid smoke, you can skip the low and slow smoking process but still enjoy all the flavor with this instant pot "smoked" pulled pork recipe. The key to making this pressure cooker pulled pork is to quarter the meat before you place it in the instant pot with the sauces, chicken broth, and garlic. Pressure cook for just 70 minutes, then natural release. Shred and serve your Instant Pot pulled pork with sauce and your favorite sides. Prefer slow cooking? This recipe can easily be adapted! Simply place your ingredients in the slowed cooker and cook on low for 8-12 hours.
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17
Easy BBQ "Pulled" Pork
Boneless center cut pork chops are going to help you make this easy BBQ "pulled pork" recipe!Inside your slow cooker add water & BBQ sauce, followed by a layer of pork chops, onions, more BBQ sauce, and the final layer of pork chops. Don't forget to season with a southwestern spice mix.Slow cook for 7 hours, then use your stand mixer to turn your pork chops into delicious pulled pork.
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18
How to Make Pork Tenderloin in the Crockpot
A slow-cooked pork tenderloin, seasoned with paprika, cumin, chili powder, and your favorite BBQ sauce that is perfect for a simply no-fuss pulled pork experience. Ready in just 6-hours, your crock pot does all the heavy lifting as you transform pork tenderloin into tender and juicy pulled pork that is perfect for sandwiches.
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19
Slow Cooker Vietnamese Pulled Pork Banh Mi
Slow cooker Vietnamese pulled pork Bahn Mi is the perfect way to try a new spin on this classic American sandwich. Slow-cooked pulled pork, delicious pickled vegetables, and a sriracha lime mayonnaise all combine on a Vietnamese banh mi (or baguette) to create an Asian-inspired pulled pork sandwich that balances and expands the sweet and spicy pull of traditional pulled pork.
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20
Guinness Pulled Pork
This Guinness pulled pork recipe utilized sirloin tip roast, Guinness beer, and all the traditional seasonings to make a delicious pulled pork that is ready for your sandwich, plate, or tortilla shell. Ready in 6-8 hours, Guinness pulled pork is a simple dump-and-go recipe that requires a few minutes of prep followed by a few hours of patience, yet is worth every minute.
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21
Kansas City Pulled Pork
An authentic Kansas City pulled pork recipe that is perfect for summer parties and BBQs. The key to this Kansas City BBQ is to use Kansas City rub and a Kansas City BBQ sauce to top the finished pork off with. A simple slow-cooker recipe, load your crockpot with the seasoned pork, root beer, onions, and pepper, and cook on high for 5-6 hours. Shred the pork and continue cooking for another 30-minutes before serving the pulled pork drizzled with Kansas City BBQ sauce. Enjoy!
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22
Stove Top Spicy Pulled Pork | Slimming Eats
A simple stovetop pulled pork recipe that is perfect for gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, Slimming World, & Weight Watchers. With all the traditional flavors you are accustomed to with pulled pork, including Worchestershire & soy sauce, paprika, chili powder, and garlic, this Stove Top low syn pulled pork recipe doesn't leave flavor out while helping you maintain your eating lifestyle.
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