Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker pulled pork recipe that brings joy to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 pounds pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the pork shoulder with the spice mixture evenly.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker, add apple cider vinegar and water at the bottom.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the pork is tender.
- Shred the pork with two forks and mix with juices.
- Serve warm on toasted buns with coleslaw.
Notes
For variations, try adding maple syrup for sweetness or adjusting spices to your preference. Leftovers can be used in tacos or soups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pulled pork, slow cooker, comfort food, family recipe, easy meals