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Slow Cooker Chipotle Pulled Pork

October 23, 2015 by Keri 67 Comments

The easiest pulled pork you’ll ever make! This slow cooker chipotle pulled pork takes little effort, but it’s full of flavor and can be used in a multitude of ways. {Whole30}Slow Cooker Chipotle PorkWhole30 is in full swing in this house and though yesterday was rough, today is amazing. I have so much energy! I’ve been buzzing around like a busy little bee all day. I’m keeping track of what I’m eating for each meal as well as how I”m feeling every day. I plan on doing weekly updates on Sundays, so stay tuned for that!

This slow cooker chipotle pulled pork has been a life saver all week. We had two different meals, lunches, and I even ate some for a snack. It’s SO flavorful that you will forget you’re eating something healthy!

Slow Cooker Chipotle Pulled PorkThere is very little effort involved in this recipe – the slow cooker does most of the work. The pork marinates overnight before going into the slow cooker, but prep for the marinade is super simple. Grab a mini food processor (or regular one or a blender) and toss in onion, garlic, oil, orange juice, lime juice, chipotle pepper powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper Blend it up until smooth, throw the pork in a bag and top with marinade.

The next morning, add the pork along with marinade right into your slow cooker and add a little chicken broth. Set it to low and forget about it for 8 hours. I love easy meals like that. Plus, your house will smell amazing!

If you’re not doing Whole30, canned chipotle peppers in adobo could be used in place of the ground chipotle pepper. That was my original thought for this recipe, but when I was shopping I noticed that the brand my store carries has added sugar. I panicked a little, but then remembered that ground chipotle pepper exists in the spice aisle. The flavor is just as good and the orange juice in the marinade helps to add a little sweetness. Crisis averted!

Chipotle Pulled PorkI have a few fun recipes to share with you next week featuring this delicious pork. In the meantime, I recommend just eating it with a spoon ?


Slow Cooker Chipotle Pulled Pork {Whole30}
2015-10-22 18:12:48
Serves 4
The easiest pulled pork you’ll ever make! This slow cooker chipotle pulled pork takes little effort, but it’s full of flavor and can be used in a multitude of ways.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
8 hr
Total Time
20 hr 10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
8 hr
Total Time
20 hr 10 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 Small Onion, peeled and cut into chunks
  2. 3 Cloves Garlic, peeled
  3. 1 Tablespoon Extra Light Olive Oil
  4. ½ Orange, juiced
  5. 2 Limes, juiced
  6. 3 Teaspoons Chipotle Pepper Powder
  7. 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  8. 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  9. 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  10. 1 Teaspoon Salt
  11. ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  12. 1 (3-4 lb.) Pork Loin*
  13. ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
Instructions
  1. Combine the onion, garlic, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, and spices in a mini food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth.
  2. Place the pork loin into a gallon zip-top bag and cover with marinade. Make sure the pork is coated well. Refrigerate the pork overnight.
  3. In the morning, place the pork along with marinade into the slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Cook the pork for 8 hours on low, or until you can easily shred it with a fork.
Notes
  1. *A pork shoulder will also work.
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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    October 23, 2015 at 6:25 am

    So glad Whole30 is going well for you, Keri! I’m curious about starting that, so I can’t want to see your posts on it. This pulled pork sounds fantastic! I love making this dish in my slow cooker, except that I’ve never tried a chipotle version before. Looks SO good!
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 25, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks Gayle! The chipotle really adds a nice kick!

      Reply
    • Machete hunter says

      May 22, 2021 at 8:32 am

      I just love the receipe and going out to try….

      Reply
  2. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    October 23, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Don’t you just love the slow cooker? I could totally eat this pulled pork with a spoon and I can’t wait for next week to see what fun you have created with it!
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 25, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks Rachelle!

      Reply
  3. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I’m so glad to hear that Whole30 is going well! The hardest was the first few days for me. But seems like you have a ton of great recipes lined up, so you won’t get too hangry. This pulled pork sounds deeeelish!
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 25, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Yeah the first 3 days were the hardest, but now it’s pretty smooth sailing! Thanks Natalie!

      Reply
  4. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    October 23, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    This looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try it. With Seth gone, I love meals like this where you make one easy thing that can be used for different meals all week :). Yummy!
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 25, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks Annie!

      Reply
  5. Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says

    October 23, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    You’re inspiring me to do Whole30 again!! Glad you’re on the upswing! Pinning this awesome recipe for my future second round 🙂
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    • identiconKeri says

      October 25, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Yay! 🙂 Thanks Senika!

      Reply
  6. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Love slow cooker meals! This chicken sounds fantastic Keri!

    Reply
  7. Charles Hushbeck says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I like to smoke my pork butt/shoulders but this method for chipolte makes for an easier preparation for just a few people. I’ll still smoke it when I’m serving a crowd but add your sauce toward the end of smoking. I usually take the meat off at 190degrees and wrap in foil, so I might add the sauce at this point and then put the meat back on the grill until I reach my 200/205 goal. I usually allow 1/2 hr. To 1 hr resting before pulling( leaving the meat wrapped while it rests). I’m always looking for new ideas so your posts are a real treat, hope you continue after you get married……lucky guy

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      April 21, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      Smoked pork sounds wonderful – thanks for all the tips! I will definitely be continuing to blog 🙂 Thanks Charles!

      Reply
  8. lori says

    April 19, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Do you put the pork back in the marinade at the bottom of the slow cooker?

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      April 21, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Lori! Yes, the pork and marinade both go right in the slow cooker!

      Reply
  9. Ryan Chapman says

    May 31, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Will Chicken breast work for this as well?

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Hi Ryan! Yes, chicken breast will for this. I would recommend using bone-in breasts with the skin on just for added moisture. However, I do think boneless skinless would work as well, you may just need to add more liquid to keep it from drying out! Let me know if you try it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Heather says

    August 14, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    How spicy is this recipe? Think it would be ok for my littles?

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      August 18, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Hi Heather. I don’t think it’s that spicy, but I’d suggest halving the chipotle powder and see how that goes!

      Reply
  11. Linda says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Tried this recipe, I found it to very mild. What needs to be done to give it more of a kick??

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      Hi Linda. If you want more smokiness add more chipotle pepper powder. For some heat you can add a few pinches of cayenne pepper to taste or even some jalapeños. If you aren’t doing Whole30, you can use canned chipotle peppers in adobo, which will add some additional heat and smokiness. Hope this helps 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jen says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Well this was amazing! I used the leftovers in a potato/veggie hash for breakfast and I’m still drooling over how good it was. Great recipe! Definitely going in the regular rotation. C

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      September 19, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      So glad you liked it, Jen! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jenny says

    April 22, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Hi there! Just curious, if you were to use the adobe peppers in chipotle sauce instead of chipotle powder would you change the amount you use?? and would you just use the sauce or the actual pepppers as well?? This sounds so yummy, I’m excited to try it!

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      April 22, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      Hi Jenny! I would use 1-2 Peppers with some of the sauce. You could totally do it to taste depending on the amount of heat you want. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. KT says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    Does this freeze well?

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      July 21, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Yes! I freeze it all the time and works out perfectly.

      Reply
  15. Sabrie Edmonston says

    January 14, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    Can you use pork chops for this as well? If so, how many? Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  16. Rachel says

    January 22, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    I made the pork yesterday and it was delicious even without marinading overnight. Once the pork is done is it okay to freeze some for later use? I didn’t know if you had done that before and if it still tastes good.

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      January 22, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Rachel – yes, you can freeze it! I do it all the time!

      Reply
  17. Misty says

    January 26, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    Do we know approx. how many carbs are in the pulled pork?

    Reply
  18. Rosie says

    August 13, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    I’m trying this recipe now.
    Your recipe uses a 3 to 4 lb pork loin on Low for 8 hrs.
    The Pork Shoulder Roast I’m using is 8 lbs., will 8 hrs. on Low still be good or do you think I need to increase the time?

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      August 13, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      I would say give it 10 hours, but check it at 8. If it pulls apart easy it’s done and then you can just keep it on warm until you’re ready to serve! Enjoy ?

      Reply
  19. Sarah says

    August 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Love, love, love this recipe! Thank you so much for making it and sharing it. I haven’t cooked it in the slow cooker yet b/c I’m home most days and braise this in the oven. I find that with the braising method I don’t need to marinate over night. I just make up the sauce while I brown the pork loin in my dutch oven, pour it over and pop it in the oven at 275 degrees for 4-5 hours. Amazing!!!

    Reply
    • identiconKeri says

      August 25, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      So glad you love it, Sarah!

      Reply
  20. Gracie says

    March 14, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    Curious if you have ever tried this recipe in an Instant Pot? I used to make it for my husband ALL THE TIME with the avocado aioli over baked sweet potatoes and we were obsessed with it. But I don’t have a slow cooker anymore, just an IP, and the first (and last) time I tried it in the IP, I totally messed it up! Would love to get it back in our meal rotation though!

    Reply
  21. Edward says

    May 20, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    That looks delicious! I have a rice cooker that is also a slow cooker and I’m going to give this recipe a try.
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  22. MacKenzie Schultz says

    July 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    How long would it take to cook 3-4 lbs on high in the slow cooker??

    Reply
  23. Holly says

    October 20, 2019 at 6:13 am

    Hi there, just wondering with the serving size (4 ppl) roughly how many tacos per person? (I’m hoping to use this recipe and multiply as necessary to feed a bigger group). Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
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  25. mark luis says

    May 24, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    A pork shoulder will also work.
    8 hours on low and how much time taken to cook chicken? keri can you guide me?
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    July 29, 2020 at 6:52 am

    I just love the receipe and going out to try…

    Love Lisa

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  32. Bestbushcraft says

    March 30, 2021 at 4:22 am

    I like to smoke my pork butt/shoulders but this method for chipolte makes for an easier preparation for just a few people. I’ll still smoke it when I’m serving a crowd but add your sauce toward the end of smoking. I usually take the meat off at 190degrees and wrap in foil, so I might add the sauce at this point and then put the meat back on the grill until I reach my 200/205 goal. I usually allow 1/2 hr. To 1 hr resting before pulling( leaving the meat wrapped while it rests). I’m always looking for new ideas so your posts are a real treat, hope you continue after you get married……lucky guy

    Reply
  33. eagleapk says

    March 30, 2021 at 4:23 am

    I like to smoke my pork butt/shoulders but this method for chipolte makes for an easier preparation for just a few people. I’ll still smoke it when I’m serving a crowd but add your sauce toward the end of smoking. I usually take the meat off at 190degrees and wrap in foil, so I might add the sauce at this point and then put the meat back on the grill until I reach my 200/205 goal. I usually allow 1/2 hr. To 1 hr resting before pulling( leaving the meat wrapped while it rests). I’m always looking for new ideas so your posts are a real treat, hope you continue after you get married……lucky guy

    Reply
  34. capxa says

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    Very good for my colleagues….

    Reply
  35. Sara Muller says

    January 4, 2022 at 2:34 am

    I was searching for the recipe on Pinterest and youtube you summed it very well. Let me try it and will show the result to you
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  36. Best Kitchenary says

    January 16, 2022 at 3:24 pm

    That looks so delicious & yummy. Gonna try out this weekend & will share feedback also.

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  37. Lloyd says

    March 16, 2022 at 8:31 am

    I must say, this was amazing! After eating the leftovers for breakfast, I was still drooling over the potato/veggie hash. Thanks! Will definitely be making again.

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