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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

This slow cooker BBQ pulled pork is tender and juicy pork shoulder, smothered with a sweet and savory homemade BBQ sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 542 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder fat trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients except the pork shoulder (onion, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper) to your slow cooker and stir to combine.
  2. Next, add the cubed pork shoulder and stir to coat the pork with the sauce. 
  3. Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours, or until the pork is fork tender. 
  4. Shred the pork and serve as desired. 
  5. (Optional) To thicken the cooking liquid into a rich BBQ sauce, remove it to a small saucepan and whisk in 2 teaspoons of cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until your desired consistency. 
  6. Storage: Store any leftover pulled pork in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 542kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 153mg (51%) Sodium 424mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 542

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 542kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

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