Slow Cooker Recipes

How to make Tender Pork Roast in the Crock Pot (Boston Butt)

by Bakes Foods

Pork
Published 4 May 2026Original video

This is one of the easiest pork recipes you can make, yet it tastes absolutely delicious. A pork shoulder (Boston butt) becomes fall-apart tender when cooked low and slow in a crock pot. Perfect for pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, or serving alongside vegetables, this recipe is virtually impossible to get wrong. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you'll have succulent, juicy pork ready to shred after several hours of effortless cooking

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Original video by Bakes Foods6k likes on YouTube
15 mins
Prep time
8 hrs
Slow cook (Low)
5 hrs
Slow cook (High)
6
Serves
8 hrs 15 mins
Total (Low)
Slow cooker setting:Low 8 hours or High 5 hours

Ingredients

Servings:
6
Units:

Main

  • 2 kg Pork shoulder (Boston butt)

    Approximate weight; adjust based on your crock pot capacity and serving needs

Seasoning

  • 5 ml Sea salt
  • 3 ml Black pepper, freshly ground

Optional Liquid

  • 250 ml Water or broth
    (optional)

    Optional; the pork will release its own juices during cooking

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the pork shoulder dry with kitchen paper and place it in your crock pot.

    ~5 mins

    Tip: Drying the surface helps develop better flavour if you choose to brown it first

  2. 2

    Season the pork generously all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    ~3 mins

    Tip: Rub the seasoning into the meat evenly

  3. 3

    Add a small amount of water or broth to the crock pot if desired (optional).

    ~2 mins
    Optional step

    Tip: The pork releases plenty of its own moisture, so liquid is not essential

  4. 4

    Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 5 hours, until the pork is completely tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

    ~8 hrs

    Tip: Low and slow cooking ensures the most tender result. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the exact size and shape of your roast

  5. 5

    Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Serve as pulled pork in sandwiches, with vegetables, or as part of your chosen dish.

    ~10 mins

    Tip: The meat should shred very easily if cooked properly. Reserve some of the cooking liquid to moisten the shredded pork if desired

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. Cooking on HIGH will take approximately 5 hours instead of 8 hours on LOW. The meat may be slightly less tender at the shorter cooking time, but will still be very good. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches at least 90°C (195°F) for optimal shredding

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