Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender and juicy pulled pork slow-cooked with a blend of spices and barbecue sauce, perfect for casual dining and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Hamburger buns for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Flavor Base: Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season the Pork: Rub the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Add the Pork to the Slow Cooker: Place the pork on top of the onions and garlic.
- Coat with Barbecue Sauce: Pour barbecue sauce over the pork.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Shred the Pork: Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it back with the juices.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve on hamburger buns with additional barbecue sauce and your favorite toppings.
Notes
For the best flavor, let the pork marinate in the spices for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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