Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Recipe

This incredible slow cooker pulled pork recipe, adapted from Good Housekeeping, delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness! Enjoy juicy, flavorful pork, perfectly complemented by a tangy and rich BBQ sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or simply on its own!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 500 mins
Calories 492.6 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

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How to Make Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

  1. In a 4 1/2-6 quart slow cooker, combine 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  2. Add a 3-4 pound pork shoulder to the sauce mixture, ensuring it's coated evenly.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is easily shredded with a fork.
  4. Carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker using tongs and place it in a large bowl.
  5. Increase the slow cooker setting to high.
  6. Cover and bring the sauce to a boil, allowing it to thicken slightly (about 10-15 minutes).
  7. While the sauce simmers, shred the pork using two forks.
  8. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss gently with the thickened sauce.
  9. Cover and heat through on high for 5-10 minutes, if needed.
  10. Serve the pulled pork on your favorite buns with coleslaw, pickles, potato chips, and your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

44g

Carbs

10g