Easy and flavorful, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is so fabulously simple to make and great for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time8 hourshrs
Total Time8 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker pulled pork
Servings: 10servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
slow cooker
Ingredients
1/2cuplight brown sugar
2tablespoonssmoked paprika
2tablespoonschili powder
1 1/2tablespoonscumin
1 1/2tablespoonscayenne pepper
1tablespoongarlic powder
1tablespoononion powder
1tablespoonground black pepper
1teaspoonkosher salt
1cupbeef stock
1/4cupapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsliquid smoke
2tablespoonstomato paste
2tablespoonshoney
4lbsbone-in pork shoulder
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, beef stock, vinegar, liquid smoke, tomato paste and honey. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
Season the pork on all sides with salt and pepper. Place the pork in the skillet and brown on all sides, approximately 15-20 minutes. (It may take about 5 minutes per side, brown until crusty and golden.)
Transfer the pork to the slow cooker, fat side up, and pour the liquid mixture over the pork.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
Turn the pork over and cook for an additional 3 hours on low. (Alternatively, you can cook the pork on high for 4 hours total.)
Transfer the pork roast to a large platter. Using two forks, carefully remove the fat layer and discard. Shred the pork and remove the bone from the slow cooker.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Continue cooking for 1 hour on low.
Serve immediately.
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Notes
Pork can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Pork can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.