Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Looking for an easy pulled pork recipe that actually delivers?

This slow cooker pulled pork is built for real home cooking — minimal effort, maximum flavour. Using a well-marbled pork scotch fillet, you’ll get tender, juicy meat that pulls apart effortlessly.

Perfect for rolls with slaw, meal prep, or a simple midweek dinner.

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Ingredients

• 1.5–2kg pork scotch fillet (boneless)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Buns or rolls (optional)
• Coleslaw (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the Pork

   • Remove the pork from packaging and pat dry with paper towel.
   • Mix smoked paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt and pepper.
   • Rub evenly over the pork. (Optional: use mustard or olive oil to help it stick.)

2. Sear for Flavour

   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
   • Sear the pork on all sides until browned.

3. Build the Base

   • Add onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
   • Place pork on top.

4. Add the Sauce

   • Mix barbecue sauce, broth, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
   • Pour over the pork.

5. Slow Cook

   • Cook on low for 8–10 hours until fork tender.

6. Shred the Pork

   • Remove and shred using two forks.

7. Optional: Thicken Sauce

   • Simmer leftover liquid in a saucepan until reduced.
   • Mix back into the pork.

8. Serve

   • Load into buns with coleslaw, or serve with salad or potatoes.

Why This Cut Works

Pork scotch fillet (also known as pork neck or collar) is ideal for pulled pork thanks to its natural marbling. As it slow cooks, the fat renders down, keeping the meat juicy and full of flavour.

This is the same cut we recommend in-store for consistent results every time.

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