Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
A hearty, comforting Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe that transforms tough cuts into tender, flavorful bites for a memorable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Total Time: 615 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
- Season the pork shoulder generously with smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Layer the seasoned pork on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
- Mix the barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar in a bowl, then pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 480-600 minutes or until the pork is tender.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
- Serve on buns with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper or mix in jalapeño slices. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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