Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
54 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Description
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork starts with a pork shoulder rubbed in a blend of brown sugar, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper, providing a sweet and savory spice profile. The pork is seared evenly on all sides to develop a browned crust, enhancing the final flavor. Then it’s slow cooked on low heat with onions, garlic, beef or chicken stock, ketchup, and cider vinegar for 8 to 9 hours, until fork-tender and shreddable.
After cooking, the pork rests before being shredded. The cooking liquid is skimmed of fat and blended into a smooth sauce which is combined with the meat for moistness and flavor throughout. This preparation yields juicy, flavorful pulled pork ideal for sandwiches or as a filling in various dishes.
The recipe allows flexibility with cooking times and methods, referencing notes for Instant Pot or oven variations. The slow cooker setup provides a hands-off approach to tender pulled pork with balanced spice and acidity.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar , divided
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 pound pork butt bone-in, aka shoulder roast
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium white onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- ½ cup beef stock or chicken stock
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
Instructions
- Set a 6 quart slow cooker to high to preheat.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, paprika, cumin, coriander, kosher salt and black pepper together. Rub half of the mixture on the pork, setting aside the remaining spice rub. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or high sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the pan and brown evenly on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add the onion and garlic to the slow cooker and top with the pork butt. In a bowl or measuring cup, mix the remaining spice rub with the stock, ketchup, and vinegar then pour over the pork. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until fork tender.
- Place the pork on a baking sheet or cutting board and let rest for 20-30 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Shred the pork into pieces and place in a bowl or back into the slow cooker insert.
- Skim the fat from the cooking liquid and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth then pour 1-2 cups of the liquid over the shredded pork and toss to combine. Serve warm with extra dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Alternative cooking instructions for the Instant Pot and oven versions are available for convenience and timing variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3oz | |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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