Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, where tender pork shoulder simmers with aromatic spices and barbecue sauce for hours. This effortless dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, delivering mouthwatering flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) / 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cumin, and any additional spices desired. Rub the seasoning mixture over the pork pieces.
- Place the seasoned pork on top of the onion-garlic mixture in the slow cooker. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and barbecue sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks in the slow cooker and mix with juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg