Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, slightly sweet dry rub and slow-cooked to perfection, this dish delivers fall-apart juicy pork that's bursting with bold barbecue flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep, your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, transforming pork shoulder into a mouthwatering masterpiece over 8–10 hours. A tangy blend of apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and barbecue sauce enhances every bite, while the option to add a kick of cayenne lets you customize the spice level. Serve this pulled pork piled high on soft burger buns with extra barbecue sauce for the ultimate sandwich, or get creative by using it in tacos, sliders, or salads. Ideal for family dinners, meal prepping, or feeding a crowd, this recipe is easy, versatile, and downright irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth (or water)
• 1 cups Barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard (optional, for serving)
• 8 pieces Burger buns or sandwich rolls (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork shoulder dry using paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and brown sugar to make a dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork shoulder, pressing gently to ensure it adheres.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and barbecue sauce. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or on HIGH for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the juices.

Step 8

If desired, skim off excess fat from the surface of the liquid using a spoon.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For additional flavor, stir in more barbecue sauce to the shredded pork.

Step 10

Serve the pulled pork warm on burger buns or sandwich rolls with a drizzle of yellow mustard, more barbecue sauce, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2971.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6750.5

Total Fat 390.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 13850.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 450.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 162.0g
Protein 380.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 727.1mg	0%
Iron 40.6mg	0%
Potassium 6187.8mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 26.3%