Crocktober Day 5 🥳 The easiest pulled pork ever! Just toss it in the slow cooker and let it do all the work — juicy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth tender 🤤 Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or straight outta the pot. #Crocktober #PulledPork #SlowCookerMagic Pulled Pork 1 (6- to 8-pound) pork shoulder butt roast (bone-in or boneless) 1/4 cup water (or apple juice) Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients. Place 1 (6 to 8 pound) Boston butt pork roast (bone-in or boneless) in the slow cooker, cutting the roast to fit if necessary. Add 1/4 cup water and sprinkle the pork lightly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, if using. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Drain any excess liquid, shred the meat with two forks, and discard any excess fat and bone. Return the meat to the crock pot and pour about 1 cup of barbecue sauce over it. Toss to coat, cover, and cook on low for another 1 to 2 hours. Serve the shredded barbecued pork with extra barbecue sauce on the side.