I’ll be honest, the first time I tried making pulled pork in a slow cooker, I was a little nervous. Would it be too dry? Too bland? Or worse, would my whole house smell like burnt barbecue for a week? Turns out, it was none of those things. Instead, what came out was tender, juicy pork that practically fell apart when I touched it with a fork. And the best part? I barely lifted a finger. This recipe is the kind of comfort food that feels like it took all day, but really, the crock pot did all the heavy lifting. Whether you’ve got a pork loin or a shoulder, this recipe turns it into melt-in-your-mouth goodness. I like to toss in some Dr Pepper every now and then because it adds this subtle sweetness that makes the barbecue sauce shine in a way plain stock just can’t. It’s one of those pulled pork crock pot recipes slow cooker fans keep going back to. If you’ve been scrolling for pulled pork recipe slow cooker ideas or hunting down pork crock pot recipes that don’t feel like a chore, this one’s for you. We’re talking minimal prep, maximum flavor, and leftovers that somehow taste even better the next day. Honestly, I think crockpot recipes slow cooker meals like this are the reason people call it ‘set it and forget it’ cooking.