Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
A fantastic Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, featuring tender pork and flavorful spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the garlic, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub this mixture over the pork shoulder, then place it in the slow cooker on top of the onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 480-600 minutes or on high for 240-360 minutes, until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and then return it to the cooker to combine with the juices.
- Serve on buns or with your favorite sides.
Notes
Choose well-marbled pork shoulder for the best flavor. For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder overnight with the spice mixture before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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