Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork Recipe

Tender, juicy Texas-style pulled pork, slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy, chili-infused BBQ sauce. Bursting with flavor from onions and slow-simmered to melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Serve on a toasted bun with butter for the ultimate comfort food experience! This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for a crowd.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 315 mins
Calories 777.5 kcal
Protein 87g
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 Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

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How to Make Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

  1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's coated evenly.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is easily shredded.
  6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
  8. Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings (coleslaw, pickles, etc.).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

82g

Carbs

14g