When I want pork that falls apart with a fork, I reach for my Crockpot. It does the slow cooking while I get on with my day, and by dinnertime there’s a rack of saucy ribs or a pile of juicy pulled pork ready to serve.
These seven Crockpot pork recipes take dinner in different directions. There are honey-citrus pork chops, smoky Hawaiian pulled pork, and carnitas with crisp edges that are hard to resist straight off the pan. I especially love making a big batch of pulled pork because the leftovers give me a head start on tacos, sandwiches or rice bowls.
1. Crockpot Baby Back Ribs
Baby back ribs cook low and slow in a barbecue sauce spiked with brown sugar, vinegar and a little cayenne. The meat turns fall-off-the-bone tender, and a quick finish under the broiler makes the sauce deliciously sticky.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Baby Back Ribs
2. Crock Pot Barbacoa Pork
Pork shoulder cooks until it shreds easily in a garlicky broth with smoky chipotles in adobo. A splash of lime brightens up the rich meat, and those flavorful cooking juices are too good to leave behind when you pile it into tacos.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Barbacoa Pork
3. Kalua Pork
Pork shoulder, sea salt and a little liquid smoke are all it takes to make this Hawaiian-style pulled pork. The meat shreds into juicy, lightly smoky strands that are every bit as good piled onto a bun as they are served over rice.
Get the Recipe: Kalua Pork
4. Crock Pot Pork Chops
Thick, bone-in pork chops simmer in a sweet and tangy sauce made with honey, orange juice and lime. Whole cloves give the sauce a warm note that makes it especially good spooned over rice.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pork Chops
5. Cuban Mojo Pork
A garlicky citrus marinade gives this Cuban-style pork shoulder its bright, tangy flavor. The meat turns wonderfully tender in the Crockpot, and I love giving the shredded pork a quick blast in the oven for those crisp little edges.
Get the Recipe: Cuban Mojo Pork
6. Cochon de Lait
This Louisiana-style pulled pork cooks with garlic, Creole seasoning and apple cider until it’s tender enough to pull apart. A splash of Louisiana hot sauce gives it a little kick, and it makes an excellent po’ boy.
Get the Recipe: Cochon de Lait
7. Carnitas
Pork shoulder slow cooks with citrus, garlic and a surprising splash of Coca-Cola. Once it’s tender enough to shred, a quick trip under the broiler gives the edges that irresistible crunch while the meat stays juicy.
Get the Recipe: Carnitas
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