Easy Pulled Pork
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Pulled Pork recipe, a slow cooker masterpiece that's perfect for busy days or lazy weekends. Made with tender, juicy pork shoulder seasoned with a flavorful spice rub featuring paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection in a savory combination of apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. The result? Fork-tender meat that's effortlessly shredded and finished with a generous serving of barbecue sauce for a smoky-sweet kick. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this low-maintenance recipe serves up to 8 and is perfect for pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, or even as a topping for baked potatoes. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is a must-try for fans of easy, hearty slow cooker meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lb Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to make a spice rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder, making sure to cover all sides.
Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker.
Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork (but not directly on top to preserve the rub layer).
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it in a large bowl.
Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, discarding any excess fat or connective tissue.
Skim off any fat from the cooking liquid remaining in the slow cooker, then return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.
Stir in the barbecue sauce and mix well. Let the pulled pork sit on WARM in the slow cooker for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the pulled pork on buns, in tacos, or alongside your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 365.5 g | 469% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 8004 mg | 348% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.4 g | ||
| Protein | 333.8 g | 668% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 6048 mg | 129% | |
*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.
