Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• •4-5 pounds bone-in pork shoulder
• •3 tablespoons brown sugar
• •2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• •1 tablespoon garlic powder
• •1 tablespoon onion powder
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •1 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• •1/2 cup chicken broth
• •1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
• •for serving brioche buns

Instructions

1. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
2. Pat pork shoulder dry and rub the spice mixture all over, pressing it into the meat.
3. Pour apple cider vinegar and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker, fat side up.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours until the pork is fork-tender and falls apart easily.
6. Remove pork from the slow cooker. Discard the bone and any large pieces of fat.
7. Shred the pork with two forks. Toss with 1 cup of barbecue sauce and a few spoonfuls of cooking liquid.
8. Serve on brioche buns with coleslaw, pickles, and extra barbecue sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork?

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork takes about 8 hours 15 minutes total (15 minutes prep, 8 hours cook time).

How many servings does Slow Cooker Pulled Pork make?

This recipe makes 10 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is Slow Cooker Pulled Pork?

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is an American dish, typically served as a dinner entrée.

What are the main ingredients in Slow Cooker Pulled Pork?

The key ingredients include bone-in pork shoulder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and 8 more ingredients.