Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender, juicy pulled pork cooked to perfection in a slow cooker with a savory BBQ sauce.
15 mins
Prep Time
8 hours
Cook Time
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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Instructions
Prepare the pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks (about 3-4 inches).
Season the pork: In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork pieces.
Layer the slow cooker: Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seasoned pork pieces on top.
Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the sauce over the pork.
Cook the pork: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred the pork: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
Mix with sauce: Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining sauce. Let it cook for an additional 15-30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve: Serve the pulled pork on buns with coleslaw, extra BBQ sauce, or your favorite sides.
Chef's Tips
- For extra flavor, sear the pork in a hot skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Use a mix of sweet and tangy BBQ sauces for a balanced flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a crispier texture, broil the shredded pork for a few minutes before serving.
- Add a splash of liquid smoke for a deeper smoky flavor if you don’t have smoked paprika.
