Description
An easy slow cooker recipe for tender, flavorful pulled pork perfect for sandwiches or meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 pound pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl.
- Shred the pork using two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
- Serve hot on buns for sandwiches or as a main dish.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the sauce mixture.
- If you prefer your pulled pork spicier, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 4 ounces cooked pork
- Calories: Varies based on BBQ sauce and pork cut
- Sugar: Varies based on BBQ sauce
- Sodium: Varies based on BBQ sauce and added salt
- Fat: Varies based on pork cut
- Saturated Fat: Varies based on pork cut
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies based on pork cut
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies based on BBQ sauce and brown sugar
- Fiber: Varies based on BBQ sauce
- Protein: Varies based on pork cut
- Cholesterol: Varies based on pork cut