Description
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is the ultimate comfort dish that delivers mouthwatering flavor and tender texture with minimal effort. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or casual dinners, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation. With a simple spice rub and hours of slow cooking, this recipe transforms pork shoulder into beautifully shredded meat that can be served on toasted buns, alongside coleslaw, or even in tacos. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is your go-to for delicious home-cooked meals without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 onion (chopped)
- Olive or avocado oil (for browning)
- Optional: buns, coleslaw, barbecue sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and brown sugar to create the spice rub. Coat the pork shoulder evenly with the mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the seasoned pork on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the browned pork and chopped onions in your slow cooker. Set to low and cook for 8 hours until tender.
- After cooking, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker. Serve warm on toasted buns with optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg