Tender Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Savor the deliciously tender flavors of this slow-cooked pulled pork, infused with spices and barbecue sauce for a perfect crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coleslaw for crunch
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Slice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, combine paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the boneless pork shoulder, ensuring even coverage.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seasoned pork shoulder on top and pour in apple cider vinegar along with half of your barbecue sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Toss shredded pork with remaining barbecue sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg