BEST Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BEST Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Description
The recipe uses a 4 1/2 pound pork shoulder trimmed of excess fat and thoroughly rubbed with a mixture of paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Placed over diced onion, chopped garlic, and orange juice in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours, the pork becomes very tender. Once cooked, it is shredded using two forks, creating juicy pulled pork.
The combination of spices and orange juice adds depth and slight acidity, balancing the richness of the pork shoulder. The slow cooker method allows hands-off cooking, making it convenient for meal prep.
Leftover cooking liquid can be mixed back into the shredded pork to maintain moisture. This pulled pork suits barbecue-style dishes, sandwiches, or as a protein addition to various meals.
The recipe suggests serving with a paleo and Whole30 friendly BBQ sauce to complement the flavors. The method is well suited to slow cookers and the pork shoulder cut for optimally tender results.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 orange juiced
Instructions
- Place the diced onion, garlic and orange juice in your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix all of the spices together.
- Trim all excess fat from the pork shoulder, then rub the spice mixture generously around the entire pork shoulder and place in the slow cooker.
- Turn your slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
- Once your pork is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker to a plate or cutting board and use two forks to shred the pork.
Notes
- Use some of the slow cooker cooking liquid to keep the pulled pork moist when serving.
- This pulled pork pairs well with paleo and Whole30 compliant BBQ sauces.
- Trim excess fat from pork shoulder before seasoning for better texture.
- Cooking on low for 8 hours yields tender meat suitable for shredding with forks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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