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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This easy and versatile slow cooker pulled pork is great for entertaining a crowd! Serve as is or use in tacos, sandwiches, soups and more.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (peeled and sliced)
- 2 pounds pork shoulder roast also known as Boston Butt, boneless
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 12 ounces light beer (or chicken broth)
Instructions
- Scatter onion slices in the bottom of a slow cooker insert; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together spice rub: cumin through cayenne. Rub pork shoulder evenly with spice mixture then place on top of onions. Pour in beer or broth then turn slow cooker on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
- Before serving, carefully shred pork with two forks, discarding any large chunks of excess fat. Serve as is or in tacos, sandwiches, pasta, salads, soups and more.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
852mg
(36%)
Potassium
423mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
655IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.