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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Transform a tough, highly economical pork shoulder cut into ultra-tender , juicy shredded meat perfect for a crowd in sandwiches, tacos, or over baked potatoes.

Cook 10:00
Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 lbs Pork shoulder (pork butt), bone-in or boneless
  • 1 large Yellow onion, sliced into rings
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup Your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. 1
    Scatter the sliced onion rings evenly across the bottom of your slow cooker crock.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar , chili powder , smoked paprika, garlic powder , salt, and black pepper to create a dry spice rub.
  3. 3
    Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture firmly over all sides of the meat.
  4. 4
    Place the seasoned pork on top of the onions.
  5. 5
    Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 8 to 10 hours (or HIGH for 5 to 6 hours) until the meat easily detaches with a fork.
  6. 6
    Transfer the pork to a large cutting board, discard any large fat caps or bones, and shred using two forks.
  7. 7
    Toss the meat back into the slow cooker juices with the BBQ sauce.
Category
Dinner

Recipe Attribution

recipetineats.com
recipetineats.com/pork-pulled-pork-slow-cooker/