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Slow Cooker Salsa Pork (Just 3 Ingredients)

Tender shredded pork slow cooked in brown sugar and salsa. Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for an easy, sweet and savory dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Sweet Salsa Pork
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jennie Duncan

Ingredients

  • 16 oz salsa (1 jar)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3-4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)

Instructions

  • Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
  • Rub the brown sugar all over the pork, then pour the salsa over the top.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
  • Remove the pork and shred with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir into the juices.
  • Serve over rice or in tortillas.

Notes

 

  • Pork shoulder is the best cut here. Lean cuts like loin or tenderloin will dry out.
  • Pick your salsa heat level based on your family. Mild keeps it sweet and kid-friendly.
  • Bone-in pork works but will need more time. Cook until it shreds easily.
  • Don't drain the juices. Shredding the pork back into them keeps it moist and flavorful.
  • Leftovers keep for 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Store with some of the juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg