PREP TIME: 15 MINS | COOK TIME: 8 HRS | TOTAL TIME: 8 HRS 15 MINS | SERVINGS: 12
I have been enjoying this slow cooker pulled pork recipe. It’s a very easy recipe that needs a little effort to pull together. The pork is coated in a homemade spice blend and cooked low and slow in the slow cooker. After hours of cooking you’ll end up with the best, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork that you can use for sandwiches, tacos, salad, and more.
This tender and flavorful pulled pork is a staple at home. I can make this even with my busy schedule. All you need is a few simple ingredients and fifteen minutes of prep time. Dump the pork in your slow cooker and set it to cook all day.
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 lbs pork shoulder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp paprika (for more of that smoked flavor, try smoked paprika)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
¼ c. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
¾ c. water
1 tsp pepper
How to make The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Step 1: Combine the dried spice ingredients and rub them all over the pork.
Step 2: In the bottom of a slow cooker, pour in the vinegar and water. Add the pork carefully. Put the lid on and set to cook on low for 8 hours.
Step 3: Once the pork is cooked, take it out of the slow cooker and shred. Make sure to remove and discard any large fat pieces.
Step 4: Serve with the juices from the slow cooker. Enjoy!
NOTES:
For that extra kick, reserve a little of the seasoning to toss with the cooked pulled pork.
On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the shredded meat. Broil for a few minutes in the oven for that brown and crispy ends.
You can shred the meat using 2 forks, an electric mixer, a potato masher, or shredding claws.
Return the pork to the slow cooker and cook for a little longer if the meat is still difficult to shred.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 150 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 61mg, Sodium: 266mg, Potassium: 351mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 650IU, Vitamin C: 0.8mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1.4mg
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp paprika (for more of that smoked flavor, try smoked paprika)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ c. water
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the dried spice ingredients and rub them all over the pork.
Step 2: In the bottom of a slow cooker, pour in the vinegar and water. Add the pork carefully. Put the lid on and set to cook on low for 8 hours.
Step 3: Once the pork is cooked, take it out of the slow cooker and shred. Make sure to remove and discard any large fat pieces.
Step 4: Serve with the juices from the slow cooker. Enjoy!
Notes
For that extra kick, reserve a little of the seasoning to toss with the cooked pulled pork. On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the shredded meat. Broil for a few minutes in the oven for that brown and crispy ends. You can shred the meat using 2 forks, an electric mixer, a potato masher, or shredding claws. Return the pork to the slow cooker and cook for a little longer if the meat is still difficult to shred.
