Slow Cooked Pork

Indulge in tender, fall-apart Slow Cooked Pork, a hearty and flavorful dish that's as easy to make as it is satisfying. This recipe features a well-seasoned pork shoulder, rubbed with a fragrant blend of paprika, cumin, and oregano, then seared to perfection before slow cooking. The magic happens as the pork simmers for hours in a delicious mixture of chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, creating rich layers of flavor complemented by garlic, onion, and bay leaves. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner, this slow-cooker recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it shredded with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or your favorite side dishes for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal. Keywords: slow-cooked pork, tender pork recipe, pork shoulder, slow cooker meal, easy comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 1 large onion
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 whole bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring an even coating.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Peel and slightly crush the garlic cloves. Slice the onion into thick rings and add both to the slow cooker with the pork.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar until combined. Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. The pork is ready when it easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard the bay leaves.

Step 10

Optional: Pour some of the cooking liquid over the shredded pork for extra flavor or serve on the side as a dipping sauce.

Step 11

Serve the slow-cooked pork with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2377.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5022.4

Total Fat 392.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 5207.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 334.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.2mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 5735.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.7%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 3.9%