Transfer everything to a large slow cooker and add a splash of liquid — water is great, but so is broth, apple juice, or beer if you have them handy. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily. Here’s the thing about slow cooker pork: You can’t rush it.
Do you need liquid in a slow cooker for pork?
Does pulled pork in the slow cooker need liquid? No. When making pulled pork in the slow cooker I add a small amount of extra liquid for flavor but it’s not a necessity. Because there is a good amount of fat and water in pork shoulder roasts you don’t have to add extra liquid when making pulled pork.
Can you put raw pork in slow cooker?
Can You Put Raw Meat in the Slow Cooker? It is safe to add raw meat to a crock pot or slow cooker if it will be cooked through completely. Tough cuts like pot roast, pork shoulder, and stew meat can be browned first and then cooked through in the cooker or simply added to the crock pot.
Do you add any liquid to the crock pot for pulled pork?
I do not add any liquid to the crock pot for pulled pork. I do my pulled pork this way: 1. Rinse the 6 or so pound Boston Butt, then pat dry with paper towel 2. Trim excess fat, and score the fat cap with cross hatches 3. Apply your dry rub, either a good home recipe or the commercial ones will work 4.
How much water do I put in my crockpot to cook pork?
I agree, you don’t need more than 1/4cup water or other liquid in your crockpot with the pork. Do save the juice that renders from the meat (there will be a lot!). Put it in a measuring cup and refridgerate so the fat will rise to the top so that you can remove it easier.
Do you have to put water in a slow cooker?
You don’t have to put water in a slow cooker but you should put some type of liquid in the slow cooker to prevent burns and drying out the food. It is, however, possible to cook without adding liquid if the ingredients contain enough amounts of water naturally, as they will release these juices when they’re heated.
What can you cook in a slow cooker without adding broth?
The amount of liquid you add to the slow cooker depends on how thick you want your stew. Most meats also release liquids during cooking. Because of this additional liquid, you can cook fatty meats like lamb shank, beef shin, pork shoulder, chicken wings, and drumsticks without adding extra water or broth.
