Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless pork loin; 16 oz jar salsa verde; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp cumin; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp black pepper; corn or flour tortillas; shredded cheddar cheese; salsa; sour cream

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This slow cooker pulled pork is an EASY dump-and-go recipe that will soon be a family favorite!

Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe with Salsa Verde

🍴 MENU PLAN NOTE: This yummy pulled pork Recipe can also be found in the FreezerMenu Plans: Week 4

Pulled pork is SO simple to make in the slow cooker.

While we love us some smoked pulled pork over here, some days we just don't have the time (or patience) for that. This recipe makes it even easier because we've turned it into a freezer meal!

What cut of meat should you use for pulled pork?

For a traditional pulled pork recipe (like the ones you might find in a bbq restaurant) they will use a Boston butt. But for this recipe, we've lightened things up a bit and are using a pork loin. This is a lean piece of pork and works out so great in the slow cooker.

How to make pulled pork (salsa verde style)?

It really couldn't be any simpler!

Grab a gallon size zip-top freezer bag (and a handy dandy freezer stand) and toss in a 2 pound pork loin, a 16 oz jar of salsa verde, 1 small diced onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

Smash all the ingredients around to cover the meat. Then zip the freezer bag being sure to let out all the air.

Label and freeze!

Easy…

Peasy…

Or, you can dump all that right into your slow cooker; cover and cook on low 6-8 hours and have dinner done!

You might be wondering what the typical serving size of pulled pork is per person?

You can get about 3-4 servings (if you have normal eaters) per pound of pulled pork, so a 2 pound pork loin should feed 6-8.

Since we are using this recipe in tacos you might be able to squeeze out a few more servings! 🙂

What should I serve with pulled pork? We've got you covered!

🌮 We like to serve these as tacos, but this pulled pork can definitely stand all by itself if you want to serve it as a main dish meat entree.

I love to serve some black beans mixed with salsa as a side dish alongside this salsa verde pork. Also corn on the cob is a great side dish as well. If you're feeling really adventurous, this Mexican Street Corn is the bomb and would pair so well with this recipe! Ok, now my mouth is watering.

How do I reheat leftover pulled pork?

You can microwave leftovers in 30 second intervals until warmed. Or, throw it in a skillet and heat it up that way as well. The salsa verde should help keep the pork very moist even when reheating.

Wondering if you can freeze any leftover pulled pork?

Absolutely! Put any leftovers in a zip-top freezer bag, squeeze out the air and smash around so it will lay flat. Label and freeze for another use. This should stay fresh in your freezer up to 6 months.

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