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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Tender, smoky pulled pork made effortlessly in your slow cooker with rich BBQ flavor perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork, coating all sides generously.
  3. Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth into the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Discard any bones and excess fat. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Add BBQ sauce and stir to combine. Let it sit on WARM for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  7. Serve the pulled pork on buns with additional BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSodium: 890mgFiber: 1g

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the cooking liquid. The pork can be made up to 3 days ahead and reheated with a splash of broth to keep it moist. Leftovers freeze beautifully for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

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