Pulled Pork
Indulge in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe, a true crowd-pleaser that's perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Made with a perfectly seasoned dry rub featuring smoked paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat, this pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection over 8-10 hours. The result? Juicy, flavorful meat that effortlessly pulls apart with a fork. Whether served on soft buns with a drizzle of barbecue sauce, stuffed into tacos, or paired with your favorite sides, this versatile dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and a rich, savory aroma filling your kitchen all day, this pulled pork recipe is bound to become your go-to for comfort food cravings. Keywords: pulled pork recipe, slow cooker pulled pork, easy pulled pork, tender pulled pork, barbecue pulled pork.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- 1 cup Chicken broth or water
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a dry rub.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and then rub the dry mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork.
Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and add chicken broth or water to the bottom of the cooker. Ensure the liquid reaches about 1 inch up the sides of the pork.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board or platter. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
If desired, skim any excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker. You can mix some of the liquid back into the shredded pork for added moisture and flavor.
Serve the pulled pork with barbecue sauce on the side or mix the sauce directly into the meat. It can be served on buns, in tacos, or as is with your preferred sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*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.
