Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender and juicy pulled pork slow-cooked to perfection, smothered in tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 495 minutes
- Total Time: 510 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season the Star: Rub the pork shoulder with paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Layer it Up: Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.
- Sauce it Up: Pour BBQ sauce over the pork, covering it completely.
- Set and Forget: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.
- Shred and Serve: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Serve on buns with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
For maximum tenderness, cook on low and slow. Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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