Crock Pot Pork Boston Butt

This Crock Pot Pork Boston Butt recipe is tender and juicy, which uses a boneless Boston butt for perfectly shredded pork. It’s a foolproof recipe, ready in about 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Crock Pot Pork Boston Butt Ingredients

• 4 lb boneless pork butt (Boston butt)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Sazon seasoning (optional)

How To Make Crock Pot Pork Boston Butt

1. Season the pork: Rub pork all over with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like.
2. Slow cook until tender: Place pork in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for about 8 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 200°F.
3. Rest the meat: Transfer pork to a cutting board and let it rest at least 20 minutes (up to 1 hour) before shredding with two forks.
4. Strain cooking liquid: Strain the leftover liquid to remove solids.
5. Add liquid back: If desired, return liquid to shredded pork. To remove excess fat, chill liquid until fat solidifies, discard fat, then pour the remaining juices over the pork.
6. Serve: Enjoy as-is, or mix with BBQ sauce and serve on buns.

Recipe Tips

• How much salt to use: For kosher salt, use about 1 tablespoon per 4–5 lbs of pork; for table salt, use only 2 teaspoons.
• When it’s done: The pork should shred easily with a fork—if not, keep cooking.
• Best reheating method: Reheat in a skillet with a bit of oil for the best flavor and texture.
• Add flavor: Try rubbing with smoked paprika, garlic powder, or cumin for extra depth.
• Serving idea: Great in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Pork Boston Butt

This tender pork pairs perfectly with:

• Coleslaw
• Potato salad
• Cornbread
• Pickles
• Roasted vegetables

How To Store Crock Pot Pork Boston Butt

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Pork Boston Butt Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 288
• Protein: 51g
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 136mg
• Sodium: 122mg
• Potassium: 857mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use bone-in pork butt?
Yes, but you may need to cook it slightly longer—remove the bone before shredding.

Can I cook on High instead of Low?
Yes, but plan for about 4–5 hours, checking tenderness near the end.

Do I need to add liquid?
Not for this basic recipe—pork releases its own juices as it cooks.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Texas Pulled Pork
• Crock Pot Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Pork Chops
• Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pork Chops

Crock Pot Pork Boston Butt

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8-10

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

288

kcal

der, juicy Boston butt slow-cooked until perfectly shreddable—great for BBQ sandwiches, tacos, or serving over rice.

Ingredients

• 4 lb boneless pork butt

• Salt

• Pepper

• Sazon seasoning (optional)

Directions

• Season pork with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
• Place in slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for about 8 hours until 200°F internal temperature.
  
• Rest pork 20–60 minutes.
  
• Shred with two forks.
  
• Strain cooking liquid; add back to pork if desired.
  
• Serve plain or with BBQ sauce.