Spicy Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Spicy Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe! Made with a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder, slow-cooked to tender, juicy perfection, this dish combines bold flavors from smoked paprika, cayenne, and a touch of liquid smoke for a rich, smoky depth. The melt-in-your-mouth pork is drenched in a tangy blend of barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar, delivering just the right amount of heat and sweetness. With only 15 minutes of prep and the magic of your slow cooker, this recipe is a stress-free crowd-pleaser, perfect for serving in tacos, on sliders, or over a bowl of fluffy rice. Whether you're hosting a game day party or prepping meals for the week, this easy pulled pork guarantees maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (also called pork butt)
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional but recommended)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce (your choice)
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce (your choice)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, but leave some fat for flavor and moisture during cooking.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture generously all over the pork shoulder, making sure to coat it evenly.

Step 4

In the crock pot, mix the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, and liquid smoke (if using).

Step 5

Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the crock pot. Cover with the lid.

Step 6

Cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4-5 hours) until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the pork from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into small pieces.

Step 8

Skim excess fat from the liquid in the crock pot, then return the shredded pork to the pot. Stir in the barbecue sauce, mixing well to coat all the meat.

Step 9

Taste and adjust with additional hot sauce or seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve the spicy pulled pork on hamburger buns, in tacos, or over rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2405.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5189.9

Total Fat 366.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 9412.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 122.4g
Protein 318.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 407.2mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 6123.0mg	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: 63.4%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 12.1%