This easy salsa verde pork is a delicious "toss and leave" crockpot dinner to come home to. Full of salsa verde and cilantro flavor, this shredded pork recipe gives you a juicy protein that goes perfectly with rice bowls, quesadillas, sliders, and more.

salsa verde shredded pork in a crockpot.

Growing up in a family of 9 meant that our family dinners consisted of three rotating meal types: casseroles, soups, or crockpot recipes. Simple. Easy to make. Perfect for a crowd.

Now as an adult and a mother, I completely understand why my mom leaned into utilizing her crockpot as often as she could. I mean really, is there a better feeling than coming home to your dinner already being made for you? As the parent who makes all of our meals, I think not!

If you also want to come home to dinner already being made for you then you need to grab your crockpot and make this easy salsa verde pork recipe. It’s truly a toss and leave dinner recipe that is full of flavor and gives you a versatile, juicy, and tender protein that can be used in a variety of ways.

You’ll love it! Let’s get to the recipe:

Why you’ll love this salsa verde pork:

This shredded salsa verde pork recipe is a cozy and delicious recipe that your entire family will love because it’s:

A toss and leave dinner: Really, add all of your ingredients to a crockpot, set to low, then leave. Your crockpot will do all the work while you do all the other tasks required of your throughout the day. Then, you get to come home to a tasty and prepared protein that’s ready to be enjoyed!
Family friendly: I recommend using mild salsa verde to keep this recipe really low on spice, full of flavor, and completely family friendly. My toddler loves this pork, especially on a quesadilla!
Versatile: From bowls to quesadillas to shredded pork sliders, this shredded pork recipe is incredibly versatile and can be serve in so many different ways.
Meal prep friendly: Crockpot shredded pork is an easy meal prep friendly recipe that you can enjoy throughout the week. Switch up the way you serve it so that you can enjoy it all week long!
Fully customizable: You can add bell peppers, tomatillos, different seasonings, and swap out or omit the beans to customize this recipe to your liking.

I think you’re going to love this crockpot shredded pork recipe!

Ingredients you’ll need:.

Aside from this being a “set and forget” dinner, this recipe is also pretty simple when it comes to ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

Boneless Pork Shoulder: You can choose a bone in pork shoulder as well but I prefer using boneless. I highly recommend trimming off any excess fat prior to cooking and if using a bone in pork shoulder, remove the bone when you are ready to shred your pork.
Salsa Verde: Make your own or keep it simple and buy the jarred option like this mild salsa verde.
Cumin: Alot of the flavor for this recipe will come from the salsa verde and the fresh cilantro so we will keep the seasonings simple with just some cumin. You can alter seasonings any way you like!
Fresh lime juice: The acidity of the lime juice will not only add flavor but also help tenderize the meat while it cooks.
Fresh cilantro
Diced onions
Beans: Black or pinto. If you don’t like beans, you can certainly leave them out of this recipe!

That’s all you’ll need for this crockpot dinner recipe! It really is that easy.

Step by Step Instructions:

Now let’s walk through how to make this crockpot shredded pork recipe. You’ll just need a large crockpot, a food thermometer (if you don’t have one, please buy one), and a cutting board.

Here’s how you’ll make it:

1) Trim your pork shoulder or any excess fat that you see then place it into your crockpot. Add the juice of one lime, cumin, 1 cup of salsa verde (set the rest aside for later), and your diced onion. Place your crockpot on low, cover, and cook for 6-8 hours.

how to make shredded pork in the crockpot.

2) Using a food thermometer, start temperature checking your pork around the 6 or 7 hour mark as each pork shoulder will cook differently depending on the size. Once your pork shoulder reaches an internal temperature of 200-205 degrees Fahrenheit, it is still juicy but ready to be shredded!

Gently remove your pork shoulder from the crockpot, place on a large cutting board, and shred using two forks. Discard any large chunks of fat that you see.

LTN Tip: The pork will be cooking in the salsa verde but the pork will also release some of its own juices as it cooks. You can leave the juices for flavor OR discard some of the juices while you shred the pork if you want the final product to be thicker and less watery.

3) Place your shredded pork back into the crockpot and then add the remaining 1 cup of salsa verde salsa, your chopped cilantro, and the drained beans if you choose to include. Place your crockpot on low for around 30 minutes to allow the salsa to warm fully through.

shredded salsa verde pork with beans and cilantro.

4) Once warmed through, you have a fully prepped and shredded salsa verde pork! Adjust any seasonings as needed and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

How to serve shredded salsa verde pork:

One of my favorite parts about prepping a crockpot protein like salsa verde pork is it’s versatility. Here are different ways to enjoy it:

On its own: This shredded pork recipe is so full of flavor that it’s perfect on its own!
On a salsa verde pork bowl: Pair this shredded pork with white or Spanish rice, avocado, cilantro, and roasted veggies like bell peppers and onions for a balanced bowl.
In a taco salad with pork: If you want to pair this protein with a veggie rich meal then I highly recommend you pair it with an easy taco salad like my Tex Mex Salad recipe.
In a pork quesadilla: My toddlers personal favorite way to eat this shredded pork is as a salsa verde pork quesadilla! Truly everything is made better with a little cheese.
As a shredded pork slider: Add this shredded pork to some Hawaiian roll sliders for an easy appetizer or dinner.

The flavor options and meal pairings are endless!

salsa verde pork in a rice bowl with avocado.

Recipe FAQ:

How to store salsa verde pork?
1. This shredded pork should be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 3 to 5 days.
What is the internal temperature for pork shoulder?
1. Safe internal cooking temperature for pork itself is 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, you want your pork shoulder to reach an internal temperature of 200-205 degrees Fahrenheit which is when it will be extra juicy but completely shreddable!
Do I have to use a pork shoulder?
1. You can use other cuts of pork if preferred but I highly recommend using a boneless (or bone in) pork shoulder for the crockpot because I find that it gets the most tender.

Other easy dinner recipes to try:

If you love the convenience of this crockpot recipe then you’ll probably love some of these other dinner recipes I have on the blog that come together quickly and are easy to make:

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Author: Lauren Twigge