Description
A simple recipe for making flavorful pulled pork.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to create the rub.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this liquid over the pork.
- Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
- Shred the pork using two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker liquid and stir to coat. Keep warm until serving.
Notes
- For a crispier exterior, you can sear the pork shoulder in a hot pan before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Serve the pulled pork on buns with your favorite barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded pork
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: pulled pork, slow cooker, pork shoulder, barbecue, shredded pork, easy pork