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Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork for Sandwiches

A close-up of tender, shredded Slow Cooker Pulled Pork piled high and generously drizzled with dark BBQ sauce on a speckled plate.
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Make tender, flavorful crockpot pulled pork using your slow cooker. This set and forget dinners recipe is perfect for meal prep meats and family barbecue.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lb pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the pork shoulder into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
  3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all surfaces of the pork shoulder.
  4. Pour the water or broth and apple cider vinegar around the pork in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is easily shredded with a fork.
  6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Discard any large pieces of fat.
  7. Shred the pork using two forks.
  8. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Pour the BBQ sauce over the meat and stir to coat completely.
  9. Cook on the warm setting for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  10. Serve hot on buns for BBQ pulled pork sandwiches or use for meal prep.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use a pork shoulder with good marbling.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the pork and let the remaining liquid simmer on the stove until reduced before mixing it back in.
  • This recipe freezes well; store cooled leftovers in airtight containers for up to three months.

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Find it online: https://seventhflavour.com/slow-cooker-pulled-pork-recipe/