Description

This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings. With tender pork, sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, it’s a satisfying comfort food that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne to create a dry rub.
Rub the dry mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring an even coat.
Arrange sliced onions and smashed garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker and pour apple cider vinegar around them.
Place the pork shoulder on top with the fat side up.
Cover and cook on Low for 8–9 hours until the pork reaches 205°F and shreds easily with a fork.
Preheat the broiler in your oven.
Transfer the pork to a large baking sheet and shred, discarding any excess fat.
Strain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and mix 0.5 cup of it with 1.5 cups of BBQ sauce. Drizzle over the shredded meat.
Broil for 3-5 minutes until edges are crispy.

Notes

You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of cayenne pepper.
For extra flavor, you can marinate the pork shoulder overnight with the dry rub before cooking.
Serve with coleslaw and buns for a classic pulled pork sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg