Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Here’s a Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe that’s tender, juicy, and packed with flavor — perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or even over rice:

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🐖 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• 4–5 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed of excess fat

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)

• 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

For serving

• Burger buns or rolls

• Coleslaw (classic pairing!)

• Extra BBQ sauce

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Instructions

1. Season pork: Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Rub mixture all over the pork shoulder.

2. Load slow cooker: Place sliced onions and minced garlic on the bottom. Add pork shoulder on top. Pour in chicken broth, vinegar, and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce.

3. Cook:

   • Low: 8–10 hours

   • High: 5–6 hours
     (Pork should be fall-apart tender.)

4. Shred: Remove pork from slow cooker, shred with two forks, then return to juices. Stir in additional BBQ sauce to taste.

5. Serve: Pile pork onto buns, top with coleslaw, and drizzle with more sauce if desired.

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🔥 Pro Tips:

• If you like crispy edges, spread shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for 5–8 minutes before serving.

• Works great for pulled pork nachos, tacos, or baked potatoes too.

Would you like me to also give you a Carolina-style pulled pork version (tangier, mustard/vinegar-based instead of BBQ sauce)?