Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender and flavorful pulled pork cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, ideal for sandwiches or tacos.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2 lbs) pork shoulder
- (1 cup) barbecue sauce
- (1/2 cups) chicken broth
- (1 tablespoon) brown sugar
- (1 tablespoon) smoked paprika
- (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
- (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/2 teaspoons) cayenne pepper (optional)
- (4) hamburger buns (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Trim any excess fat from the 2 lbs pork shoulder and place it in the slow cooker.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together 1 cup barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using).
- 3
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, ensuring it is well coated.
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 5
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- 6
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining sauce. Let it warm for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- 7
Serve the pulled pork on 4 hamburger buns.
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