Description
A delicious and tender slow cooker pulled pork recipe that melts in your mouth, perfect for sandwiches or tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Rub the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Place the seasoned pork on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve on buns or in tacos with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight with the spices.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Pulled Pork Recipe, Barbecue Pork, Easy Dinner