Description
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork brings mouthwatering flavors with minimal prep. With tender pork shoulder, aromatic spices, and a tangy BBQ sauce, this dish is the perfect comfort food for family dinners and gatherings. It’s simple to make and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.5 lb bone-in pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 1 large yellow onion, thick-sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1.5 cups bbq sauce
- 0.5 cup reserved cooking liquid (strained)
Instructions
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne to create a dry rub.
- Massage the dry rub into the pork shoulder, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer the sliced onions and smashed garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker, then pour the apple cider vinegar around them.
- Place the seasoned pork on top, fat-side up.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8–9 hours until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 205°F and can be shredded easily.
- Preheat the oven broiler; transfer the pork to a large baking sheet and shred, discarding any fat.
- Strain the liquid from the slow cooker and drizzle 0.5 cup over the shredded pork along with the BBQ sauce.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and caramelized.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of cayenne pepper for desired spice.
Serve with buns, coleslaw, or on its own for a hearty meal.
This pulled pork is perfect for meal prep and leftovers can be stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg