Incredible BBQ Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker)
A tender and flavorful BBQ pulled pork recipe made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming excess fat, patting it dry, and rubbing it with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Sauté the sliced onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Load the slow cooker with the sautéed onions, pork shoulder, and sauce; add salt and black pepper.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the pork when tender and return it to the slow cooker to soak in the sauce.
Notes
Serve on soft buns, over rice, or with coleslaw for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pulled pork, BBQ, slow cooker, American recipes, comfort food