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Perfect Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This Texas style slow cooked pulled pork is made easier in the slow cooker. Perfect for enjoying as a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, or loaded up on nachos, or even as a pizza topping! The possibilities are endless!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pork Dry Rub
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp granulated onion
  • 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
Pulled Pork
  • 4 pound pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the ingredients for the Dry Rub in a small bowl.
  2. Trim off any large, hard fat pieces from the pork roast. Rub the pork shoulder with the dry rub on all sides. Place into the slow cooker.
  3. Stir together the  apple cider vinegar, worcestshire sauce, and liquid smoke in a small bowl, then pour over the pork roast in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on Low heat for 8-10 hours, or until tender.
  5. Carefully remove the pork to a large baking sheet. Keeping it as intact as possible.
  6. Broil on high heat in the oven for 5 minutes to get the crispy pieces of pork.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool briefly. Using two forks, shred the meat.
  8. Serve warm on hamburger buns.

Notes

  • Pork Shoulder: Use a bone in or boneless pork shoulder or pork butt.
  • Oil: Use oil to hold the dry rub to the meat. You can use avocado or olive oil. You could also use mustard if you like which is a common binder for Texas BBQ.
  • Liquid Smoke: Use liquid smoke to obtain a smoky flavoring to the meat without having to use actual smoke. If you would prefer to not use this ensure that you are using a smoked paprika in the seasoning and you can also substitute the salt for a smoked salt for additional smoke flavoring.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 8g (12%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 8g 12%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.