How to Cook a Bone In Pork Butt (in the crockpot)

Pulled pork recipes are some of the yummiest recipes out there! There are so many dishes that you can make with pulled pork, but how exactly do you cook a bone in pork butt in the crockpot? 

Slow cooking a pork butt (or pork shoulder) is one of the easiest ways to make pulled pork. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious and ready to shred bone in pork butt ready to enjoy in just 10 hours.

Some of my favorite recipes to make with pulled pork and carnitas tacos and BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. There are so many recipe out there that can be made with bone in pork butt made in the crockpot.

You are just not going to believe how simple it is to make your very own pulled pork. Whether you set it to cook the night before or early in the morning, this recipe will be ready to serve whenever you are!

This post is all about how to cook a bone in pork butt in the crockpot. 

What is the difference between pork butt and pork shoulder?

You might think that pork butt some from… you know, the pork’s rear, right?! Well, they actually both come from from the foreleg of the pig. Pork butt is just located higher on the foreleg while pork shoulder is located farther down.

Both cuts are fairly fatty and ideal to slow cook in a crockpot. You can make so many delicious recipes from both pork butt and pork shoulder.

How to cook a bone in pork butt in the crockpot

Slow cooking a chunk of pork butt is fairly simple to do in a crockpot. All you need are a few ingredients and a reliable slow cooker that can tenderize this fatty piece of meat in about eight to ten hours.

Here is everything you need to cook a bone in pork butt in the crockpot

• 5 pound bone in pork butt
• juice from one orange
• 1 teaspoon of pink salt
• one pack of Siete brand carnitas seasoning
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

This is how simple it is to make pulled pork using bone in pork butt

1. Rub down your bone in pork butt with the Siete brand carnitas seasoning (or something similar) plus salt.
2. Then place the pork butt in the crockpot.
3. Pour in the juice of one orange and chicken stock.
4. Slow cook on LOW for 10 hours.
5. Once it’s done, carefully remove bone in pork butt from crockpot and place in a large Pyrex.
6. Remove the bone and excess fat and shred by using two forks.

Recipe notes for how to cook a bone in pork butt in the crockpot

• you are able to add in other veggies into your slow cooker when cooking a bone in pork butt or pork shoulder. Depending on what dish you are planning to make, incorporating other ingredients such as veggies will give the meat different hints of flavor.
• slow cooking a pork butt is one of the best ways to make this cut of meat. It’s simple, efficient, and leaves the meat extremely tender.
• there is not need for keeping the left over juices (or broth) after your bone in pork butt is done cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best recipes to make with pulled pork?

Some of my favorite recipes made with pulled pork include carnitas tacos, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, nachos, enchiladas and so much more!

How long can you store cooked pulled pork in the fridge?

Shredded bone in pork butt should be stored inside the fridge in a air-tight container for no more than 3-4 days

Can you freeze pulled pork?

Yes! It is best to vacuum seal your left overs and freeze immediately. It should be good for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.

Here is a crockpot that I think you will love!

Check out these delicious Side Dishes that can be paired with the pulled pork

• Healthy Green Beans with Bacon
• Oven Roasted Artichokes
• Vegan Creamy Mushroom Risotto
• Classic Potato Salad

This post was all about how easy it is to cook a bone in pork butt in the crockpot.

So next time you are craving pulled pork sandwiches or carnitas, you will know exactly what to do!