Our Most Saved Recipe for the Super Bowl Ever

When it comes to the Big Game, there's one thing on my mind, and it's not the score or even the halftime show—it's what's on the table. I am firmly in the camp of what I call a HFTFF (Here for the Food Fan) and while I could care less about the teams playing, I am deeply invested in the menu. Whether you're a serious football fan, or more like me, you're probably in the throes of menu-planning for Super Bowl Sunday at the moment. So why not dig into the Allrecipes archive for our most-saved recipe for the occasion? Here's the recipe our community members have been saving more than other for the Super Bowl, year after year after year.

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork Is Our Most Saved Recipe for the Super Bowl

Surprising as it may be, Buffalo wings do not take the top spot on our community members list. That spot has been taken by the same recipe for the last several years: our Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork. And upon further look, it's not hard to see why.

And while this recipe's popularity seems to spike in the winter—and specifically in February—it's well-loved year-round. With over 2,200 five-star ratings, our community can't say enough good things about this recipe.

Allrecipes member psychedilemma writes, “I just made this, and it was phenomenal. Now, this is my first time even USING a slow cooker, but the results were fantastic. ANYBODY can make this.“

“Such a good recipe!!! This will forever be my “go-to” for pulled pork,“ raves another Allrecipes member.

“I've made this recipe multiple times, every time it's amazing,” adds another community member. “The only thing I suggest doing is putting in the meat last. So you can properly mix up the ingredients.”

According to the recipe author, cmccreight, it's a family favorite of theirs and modeled after Texas-style BBQ pulled pork. The recipe is simple and has you bulk up your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce with a few other pantry staples then add to a slow cooker with a 4-pound pork shoulder. Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or High for 5 to 6 hours. That's it—no searing, stirring, or babysitting required. Now that's a win in our book.

The Secret to the Best Pulled Pork

There is no real secret ingredient or hack to great pulled pork—just patience. With a cut like pork shoulder (also known as Boston Butt), low and slow is the way to go. You could simplify the recipe down to as few as three ingredients if you want, but there's no shortcut for the time. That's why a slow cooker is the ideal appliance for this recipe.

Since it maintains a low, simmering temperature without babysitting, a slow cooker allows the pork to slowly tenderize and break down into its most pull-apart, melt-in-your-mouth texture. And on a day of busy cooking like Super Bowl Sunday, what's better than a set-it-and-forget-it kind of recipe?

Ways to Use Our Top-Rated Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

There are so many reasons we love this recipe for the Super Bowl; for one, it feeds a crowd and is relatively inexpensive while doing so. What's more, it's so versatile. The recipe author, cmccreight, suggests serving the pulled pork on “toasted buttered rolls.“ Of course, you can make a big batch of this pulled pork to set up a sandwich, slider, or even taco bar. Or, you can take it one step further.

The sky's the limit when it comes to creative serving ideas for this crowd-pleasing pulled pork. Think nachos, loaded tater tots (aka totchos) or individual loaded tot bites, pizza, and even stuffed cornbread muffins. If those don't scream "football food" we don't know what does. Plus, if you have leftovers—though we doubt you will—you can stretch them into a comforting casserole like this one the next day.

No matter how you decide to serve it up, this Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork is sure to be the MVP of your party spread. And you'll be in good company with the thousands of other home cooks breaking out their slow cookers on Super Bowl Sunday for this winning recipe.