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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. It's an easy, hands-off recipe, perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or meal prep. Cooked low and slow, the pork is infused with a delicious blend of spices and can be served in sandwiches, tacos, or salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Barbecue, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 Meat Fork
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds 1.8 kg pork shoulder (or butt) (bone-in or boneless, trim excess fat)
  • 1 tablespoon 15g salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon 15g black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon 15g smoked paprika (adds depth of flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon 15g garlic powder (for a savory touch)
  • 1 tablespoon 15g onion powder (for sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon 5g cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 cup 240ml BBQ sauce (your choice of flavor)
  • 1/2 cup 120ml apple cider vinegar (to tenderize and flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon 15g Worcestershire sauce (enhances savory flavor)
  • 1 onion - sliced, for additional flavor and moisture

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  • Place the sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seasoned pork shoulder on top.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the pork.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the cooker, mixing with the remaining sauce.
  • Serve warm on buns, tacos, or over rice, and enjoy your delicious pulled pork!

Notes

For variations, try different BBQ sauces to tailor the flavor.
Tips: For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight.
Tricks: Shred the pork using two forks or a stand mixer on low speed.
Helpful Note: This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (approximately 4 oz)Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Keyword BBQ, pulled pork, slow cooker
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