Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork recipe, featuring tender, juicy pork shoulder cooked to perfection in a rich barbecue sauce. Perfect for parties or family dinners, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that invites everyone to gather and enjoy. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, you’ll create unforgettable memories with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: slice onion and mince garlic.
- Optional: Sear pork shoulder in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add seared pork and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and smoked paprika; pour over pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred pork using two forks and mix it back into the juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg