Tangy Pulled Pork
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Tangy Pulled Pork recipe, perfect for slow cooker enthusiasts! This dish features tender, juicy pork shoulder infused with a bold combination of apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and a blend of smoky, sweet, and savory spices. Slow-cooked to perfection for 8–10 hours, the result is melt-in-your-mouth pork that's bursting with tangy, slightly sweet, and subtly smoky flavors. A quick sear locks in the flavors, while a savory broth and aromatic onions enhance every bite. Serve it on fluffy buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides for a crowd-pleasing meal. Easy to make with just 20 minutes of prep, this recipe is ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or casual gatherings. Try this tangy pulled pork today and turn a simple cut of meat into a BBQ-inspired masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat if needed.
Season all sides of the pork shoulder with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits, then pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and the remaining teaspoon of salt.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker, ensuring it is well-coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Shred the pork using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, stirring it into the sauce. Let it warm through for another 10-15 minutes on low heat.
Serve the tangy pulled pork on buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.0 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 905 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*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.
