Crock Pot Shredded Pork
Fall in love with the ease and flavor of Crock Pot Shredded Pork, a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to meal prep. This slow-cooked masterpiece uses a tender pork shoulder seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, chili powder, and cumin, then bathed in a savory mix of chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. After hours of slow cooking, the pork becomes irresistibly tender and is effortlessly shredded for use in sandwiches, tacos, or your favorite barbecue-inspired meals. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the convenience of a crock pot, this recipe is a stress-free way to create a deliciously versatile dish the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 medium Onion, sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of your crock pot to create a flavor base for the pork.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season it all over with the paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onion and garlic in the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the pork.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily falls apart with a fork.
Once the pork is fully cooked, carefully transfer it to a large cutting board or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding any excess fat or connective tissue.
Optional: Skim the fat from the cooking liquid in the crock pot and return the shredded pork to the liquid to keep it moist and flavorful.
Serve the shredded pork on sandwiches, tacos, or as a main dish with your favorite sides. Optionally, mix the pork with BBQ sauce for a tangy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 365.2 g | 468% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 6504 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.5 g | ||
| Protein | 335.8 g | 672% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 6115 mg | 130% | |
*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.
