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.
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.