Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, this Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dish for any occasion. Made with seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection for 8-10 hours, it melts in your mouth and is loaded with rich, aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin. A base of sliced onions, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth ensures every bite is infused with savory, tangy flavor. Whether served on soft hamburger buns with a drizzle of barbecue sauce or paired with your favorite sides, this easy pulled pork recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or game day gatherings. Plus, it’s a versatile masterpiece that stores beautifully for leftovers you’ll look forward to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
- 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (optional, for serving)
- 8 buns Hamburger buns or rolls (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the crock pot, creating a flavorful base layer.
In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, ground cumin, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated on all sides.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onion and garlic layer in the crock pot.
Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork, making sure not to wash off the spice rub.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the crock pot. Stir the shredded pork into the juices for extra moisture and flavor.
If desired, serve the pulled pork with barbecue sauce on the side and spoon it onto hamburger buns or rolls to make sandwiches.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1188 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
