Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: This recipe transforms pork shoulder into tender, flavorful pulled pork with a blend of spices and a savory sauce. Perfect for sandwiches or served with your favorite sides, it's a versatile dish that's easy to make and always a hit.
Servings: 8
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder also known as pork butt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1 cup chicken broth or apple cider
- ½ cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together the chicken broth, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Turn to coat in the liquid. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks. Discard any excess fat.
- Skim off the fat from the liquids left in the slow cooker. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the juices. If desired, add additional barbecue sauce to taste and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve the pulled pork on buns with extra barbecue sauce and a side of coleslaw or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Use pork shoulder (pork butt) for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- For a tangier flavor, use apple cider instead of chicken broth.
- Shred the pork in the cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
