Slow Cooked Pork
Indulge in tender, fall-apart Slow Cooked Pork, a hearty and flavorful dish that's as easy to make as it is satisfying. This recipe features a well-seasoned pork shoulder, rubbed with a fragrant blend of paprika, cumin, and oregano, then seared to perfection before slow cooking. The magic happens as the pork simmers for hours in a delicious mixture of chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, creating rich layers of flavor complemented by garlic, onion, and bay leaves. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner, this slow-cooker recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it shredded with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or your favorite side dishes for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal. Keywords: slow-cooked pork, tender pork recipe, pork shoulder, slow cooker meal, easy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 large onion
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 whole bay leaves
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring an even coating.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
Peel and slightly crush the garlic cloves. Slice the onion into thick rings and add both to the slow cooker with the pork.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar until combined. Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. The pork is ready when it easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard the bay leaves.
Optional: Pour some of the cooking liquid over the shredded pork for extra flavor or serve on the side as a dipping sauce.
Serve the slow-cooked pork with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 392.6 g | 503% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.6 g | 658% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 5207 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 334.8 g | 670% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 5736 mg | 122% | |
*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.
