Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork, a dish that promises to impress at any gathering or cozy dinner at home. This recipe delivers succulent, tender pork shoulder infused with a delightful blend of spices and smoky goodness. With minimal prep work, your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, allowing you to spend time enjoying your company. Serve it on soft buns for classic barbecue sandwiches, layer it over nachos for a game day treat, or top a baked potato for a comforting meal. Perfect for feeding a crowd or prepping meals ahead of time, this pulled pork will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the dry rub ingredients: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper.
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and apply the dry rub evenly over all sides.
- In another bowl, combine the cooking liquid ingredients: brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker and pour the cooking liquid over it.
- Cook on low heat for at least 8 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, shred the pork using forks and serve as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Texas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 113g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg