Description
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe yields tender, flavorful pulled pork that’s perfect for sliders, sandwiches, or as a main dish. The pork is slow-cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce until it’s fall-apart tender.
Ingredients
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Pulled Pork:
- 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder/pork butt
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
Sauce:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
Additional:
- Slider buns
- Desired toppings (pickled onions, slaw, bbq sauce)
Instructions
- Add the pork and onions: Place pork and diced onions in the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: Combine apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Pour over pork.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 9-10 hours until tender.
- Shred: Remove pork, shred, and discard any fat.
- Blend the liquid: Optionally blend the cooking liquid until smooth.
- Combine: Toss the shredded pork in the sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy as is or in sliders with desired toppings.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freeze for 2-3 months.
- To reheat, use microwave, stovetop, or oven at 300°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
